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Chelmsford is located in the heart of Essex just 30 miles north east of London. Chelmsford has excellent road, rail and air connections with the rest of the East of England, UK and Europe.

• Six international airports within 1.5 hours drive time
• London only 35 minutes away by train
• M25 within 15 minutes drive giving access to rest of UK motorway network
• Channel Tunnel (Eurostar) and Channel ports just 1.5 hours drive away

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By Car:

Chelmsford is easily accessible by road, and is located on the main traffic arteries of the A12, A130 and A414. From the M25 junction 28, take the A12 and follow to the Chelmsford exit (A414). Follow signs to Chelmsford on A414 London Road, passing Hylands Park on your left. At the next two roundabouts take the 2nd exit. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto New London Road. Turn right at the bollards into Moulsham Street, and the College can then be found on the right hand side.

By Bus:

All Chelmsford College campuses are reachable by bus. Bus services covers the whole of Chelmsford and surrounding area. Visit First Bus for timetables and routes.

Bus Pass Scheme: All full-time Further Education students may use the Chelmsford College Bus Pass Scheme provided they are enrolled on a funded full-time program of study. The policy covers bus travel using First Essex Buses commercial services only

From Chelmsford Bus Station:
Moulsham Street Campus: 43 & 44 (to Vicarage Rd/Moulsham Drive/Lady Lane)
Princes Road Campus: 42, 152/3/4/5 & 350/1

See the closest bus stops to Moulsham Street

See the closest bus stops to Princes Road

By Train:

Chelmsford is situated on the London main line from Liverpool Street, London. All stations to London (Liverpool Street) and Clacton, Braintree, Colchester, Sudbury, Harwich, Walton & Ipswich. For details of train times please call national rail enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit
First Bus.

Young Persons Railcard:
Anyone between 16 and 25 (or mature full-time students) can get 1/3 off most rail fares anywhere in Britain. It's £26 a year and it usually pays for itself in one or two trips.

Visit Young Persons Railcard for more details.

How to get to Moulsham Street campus from the Train Station

How to get to Princes Road campus from the Train Station

Taxi & Minicabs:

There are numerous local taxi and minicab companies operating in and around Chelmsford. Taxi ranks can be found at various places around Chelmsford, including: the Train Station, Market Road (top of High Street) & Baddow Road (evenings, bottom of High Street).

Companies can be found via Yellow Pages, or a selection of local firms are listed below:

Chelmsford Mini Cabs: 01245 350350
Happicabs: 01245 422828
Chelmer Valley Cars: 01245 262622
1st Call Pronto Taxis: 01245 355666

Accommodation:

Various types of accommodation can be found via Yellow Pages.