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Beaulieu is situated to the north east of the city of Chelmsford, in a highly accessible location between the A130 and the A12 (jct.19).

Ideally located on the edge of the city, Beaulieu is perfectly placed to provide both residences and businesses with enhanced connections to Chelmsford, London and the wider area.

Chelmsford is within the London commuter belt, approximately 32 miles north east of London and is a popular commuter base benefiting from good road links enabling easy access to the A12, M11 and M25 motorways. Stansted Airport is just 18 miles away by car via the A130/A120, whilst Chelmsford railway station offers regular services to London Liverpool Street in just 35 minutes.

Commuting from Beaulieu could not be easier thanks to a brand new railway station planned for the development plus a new relief road which will connect residents to Junction 19 of the A12.

A network of cycleways run throughout Beaulieu and transport connections are further enhanced by a high-quality bus service providing a convenient connection to Chelmsford city centre and beyond.

New Train Station

Network Rail, in partnership with Countryside and L&Q, are developing a new station at Beaulieu, making commuting into the capital even quicker and easier. It is anticipated that the station will open in 2025/26 and is set to provide a service running every 10 minutes (approximately) at peak times.


Proposals for the scheme also incorporate a bus interchange and substantial cycle parking, as well as a dedicated pedestrian and cycle route which will connect both the residential areas and the business park to the new rail station.

New Express Bus Service

Beaulieu residents are now served by two bus services; the C9 and C10. The C9 (previously the 57) is an express bus route for residents making travelling to and from Chelmsford town centre and railway station a great deal easier, with expected journey times from Beaulieu into London Liverpool Street within the hour.


Launched with an innovative software which allows passengers to download tickets onto their mobile device, tickets can also be renewed and real time information on expected arrival and departure times is easily accessible. For details of how to buy M tickets and timetables, visit the First website here.

New Road Connections

A new relief road around the outskirts of Beaulieu is nearing completion, providing a more convenient link between the A130 (Essex Regiment Way) and junction 19 of the A12. This will not only benefit those living and working at Beaulieu, but also the wider community, creating a more expedient link connecting the A12 with routes to Braintree, Stansted and the M11.


The new relief road, which is already partially open, will also provide access to the new Beaulieu station. The new relief road including a new bridge over the railway line and A12 northbound slip road is currently forecast to be open in full by spring/summer 2023.

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