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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford is to bus and train which costs £22 - £50 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Chelmsford?

The distance between Cardiff and Chelmsford is 179 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chelmsford bus from?

Cardiff to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chelmsford train from?

Cardiff to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Cardiff to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Chelmsford train arrive?

Cardiff to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Chelmsford is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Chelmsford?

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Cardiff to Chelmsford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
2h 56m
£55–130
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
5h 26m
£23–48
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Chelmsfordcar 185.8 mi
3h 33m
£45–65
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
6h 8m
£62–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 29m
£34–66
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
6h 55m
£65–215
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 22m
£65–290
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 44m
£223–693

Cardiff to Chelmsford by train

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford.

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 5h 29m.

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