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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 19m.

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 57m and costs £60 - £150.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 57m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Cardiff to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 31m to drive from Cardiff to Chelmsford.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ChelmsfordLondon Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
2h 57m
£63–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
6h 19m
£33–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5Uk940
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ChelmsfordLondon Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
5h 31m
£37–78
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Chelmsford185.8 mi
3h 31m
£46–66
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)BRS - STN
6h 7m
£72–155
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford
6h 41m
£226–688
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CWL - STN
5h 54m
£65–165
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)BRS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford
6h 25m
£248–568

Cardiff to Chelmsford by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Chelmsford.

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Distance: 178.5 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 6h 19m.

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