Chelmsford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chelmsford
With a population of 102,671, Chelmsford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chelmsford to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Chelmsford
Where to Eat in Chelmsford
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pig & Whistle Restaurant (Pig & Whistle Chignal Road, Chignal Smealey) and The Anchor Danbury (Runsell Green) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The New London Restaurant and Lounge (147 New London Road) and Côte Brasserie - Chelmsford (1 Exchange Way) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Chelmsford.
When to visit Chelmsford
How to Get to Chelmsford
Plane
When flying to Chelmsford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Chelmsford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chelmsford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chelmsford to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Chelmsford is the busiest station in Chelmsford. Another popular train station is Chelmsford North Fambridge, located 18 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chelmsford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 49 km from Chelmsford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chelmsford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chelmsford takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Chelmsford
Where to stay in Chelmsford
Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chelmsford
Most booked hotels in Chelmsford
Hiring a car in Chelmsford
Hiring a car in Chelmsford costs £33 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Chelmsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Chelmsford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.