There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Hull by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain
3h 55m£62–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Hull Interchangebus 451 / ...
8h 19m£37–100Drive 179.4 mi
- Drive from Chelmsford to Hullcar 179.4 mi
3h 21m£44–64Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Hulltrain London Kings Cross - Hull
5h 45m£72–123Train via Grantham
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
- Take the train from Ely to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Hulltrain
6h 35m£78–138
Chelmsford to Hull by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Hull is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Hull is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Hull. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hull Interchange via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Hull. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Hull via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Hull is 229 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Hull without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Chelmsford to Hull, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Hull train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Hull is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Hull, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Hull via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hull Interchange via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 8h 19m.
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Stansted Airport to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Grantham to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Grantham to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stansted Airport to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Ely to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Hull train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Hull is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Chelmsford to Hull.
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