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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 - Plymouth / ...
    3h 34m
    £89–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 22m
    £37–63

  3. Drive  204 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Exetercar car 204 mi
    4h 15m
    £51–74

  4. 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 34m
    £114–259

  5. Train via London

    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
    5h 6m
    £78–164

  6. 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 56m
    £212–447

  7. 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
    6h 50m
    £237–475

Chelmsford to Exeter by train

Calendar164Weekly Trains
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 22m.

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