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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chelmsford to Exeter 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Totnes / ...
    3h 31m
    £78–161

  2. Train via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    4h 58m
    £36–107

  3. 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 Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 38m
    £52–92

  4. Drive 203.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Exetercar car 203.4 mi
    4h 11m
    £50–72

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 35m
    £119–273

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    7h 55m
    £234–640

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    5h 54m
    £159–442

Chelmsford to Exeter by train

Calendar181Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Exeter St Davids via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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