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How to get fromChelmsford to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 12m
    £89–163

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    6h
    £31–53

  3. Drive 185.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Cardiffcar car 185.7 mi
    3h 33m
    £46–66

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 38m
    £68–190

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 38m
    £40–58

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    6h 26m
    £256–725

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 38m
    £295–670

  8. Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    6h 15m
    £54–219

Chelmsford to Cardiff by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 38m.

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