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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Kent is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Kent is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Kent. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at Dickley Wood via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Kent. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Lenham via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Kent?

The distance between Chelmsford and Kent is 87 miles. The road distance is 54.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Chelmsford to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Kent bus from?

Chelmsford to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Kent train from?

Chelmsford to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Kent?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and line 100 bus and bus and line 700 bus and line 510 bus, which costs and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Kent bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Kent train arrive?

Chelmsford to Kent train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Kent is 55 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Chelmsford to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Kent?

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Chelmsford to Kent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 510 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Kent by train, bus, or car

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h
£45–67
Drive 54.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Kentcar 54.5 mi
59 min
£14–20
Bus, train, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
4. Take the bus from Ashford International station to Loder Closebus 510
3h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 45m
£41–62
Line 300 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 700 bus, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Bus Stationbus 300
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 700
5. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 101
6. Take the bus from King Street to Dickley Woodbus 510
5h 37m

Chelmsford to Kent by train

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Distance: 86.5 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Lenham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to Dickley Wood via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 37m.

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