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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Chester?

The distance between Chelmsford and Chester is 212 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Chelmsford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Chester bus from?

Chelmsford to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Chester?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Chester is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Chester bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Chester is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Chelmsford to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 602+ hotels available in Chester.

Chelmsford to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 12m
£62–203
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
7h 34m
£31–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
8h 30m
£33–62
Drive 202.1 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Chestercar 202.1 mi
3h 57m
£50–72
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 41m
£92–277
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 48m
£59–121
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 58m
£62–174
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 29m
£240–738
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 16m
£103–271

Chelmsford to Chester by train and bus

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4h 12mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Chester.

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Distance: 210.9 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Chester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Euston Station, and London Euston in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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