There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Dunstable by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to Leagravetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 38m£24–51Drive 54.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Dunstablecar 54.9 mi
1h 7m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
3h 28m£21–41Bus via Coach Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X30 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
3h 44m
Chelmsford to Dunstable by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Dunstable is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Dunstable is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Quadrant via Temp Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Leagrave via Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Dunstable is 65 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Dunstable without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £24 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Chelmsford to Dunstable, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Dunstable bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Dunstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Dunstable is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Dunstable, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Leagrave via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Quadrant via Temp Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 3h 28m.
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Leagrave
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Temp Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Dunstable bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Temp Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Dunstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Dunstable is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Chelmsford to Dunstable.
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