RoutavioPopular routesHamHam to Chelmsford
HamChelmsford288 km

How to get from Ham to Chelmsford

  • 288 km as the crow flies

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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

At a glance

  • Fastest

    3h 20m

    2 transfers

    Bus + Train

    €25

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Ham to Chelmsford: bus, train. The two cities are about 288 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

288 km

Ham to Chelmsford: cheapest or fastest?

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€253h 20m · 2 transfers · bus, train
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  1. 1
    Ham → London City Airportbus
    Regional connection·35m
  2. 2
    London City Airport → London Borough of Newhambus
    Local bus·45m
  3. 3
    London → Chelmsfordtrain
    Elizabeth line·45m

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Ticket prices on this route

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Operators seen on these journeys

Regional connectionHam-London City AirportBook →Local busLondon City Airport-London Borough of NewhamBook →Elizabeth lineLondon-ChelmsfordBook →

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, Elizabeth line; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Ham to Chelmsford works

Start with a Regional connection bus from Ham to London, about 35 min. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to London Borough of Newham (45 min). Transfer in London and continue by Elizabeth line train on to Chelmsford (45 min). In total it's roughly €25 over 3h 20m, 2 transfers.

Ham to Chelmsford: common questions

Is there a bus from Ham to Chelmsford?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

Is there a train from Ham to Chelmsford?

Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Chelmsford from Ham?

About 288 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Ham to Chelmsford?

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Local bus, Elizabeth line.

What is the cheapest way to get from Ham to Chelmsford?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: Regional connection, Local bus, Elizabeth line

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026