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Find the best prices from Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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NZD 110.70
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NZD 41.17
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NZD 110.70
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NZD 47.97
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Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport train prices and times

Looking to travel from Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as NZD 41.17, with average prices for this route around NZD 115.13.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

DepartsArrivesOperator
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23:23
2h, No direct
Chelmsford
01:23
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Gatwick Airport
Greater AngliaElizabeth lineThameslink
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Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport train route details

First train
First train
05:11
Last train
Last train
23:23
Departure station
Departure station
Chelmsford
Arrival station
Arrival station
Gatwick Airport
Journey time
Journey time
1h 31m
Distance
Distance
78 km
Price
Price
NZD 41.17*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Chelmsford to Gatwick Airport, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.