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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester is to train and bus which costs £20 - £65 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Temp Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Manchester?

The distance between Chelmsford and Manchester is 217 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chelmsford to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Manchester bus from?

Chelmsford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Temp Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Manchester bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Manchester train arrive?

Chelmsford to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Manchester is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Chelmsford to Manchester.

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

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Chelmsford to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chelmsford to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 19m
£51–203
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 25m
£20–62
Drive 195.5 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Manchestercar 195.5 mi
4h 4m
£49–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 55m
£78–248
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 13m
£55–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
6h 57m
£36–55
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 15m
£48–145
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 21m
£193–581
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 34m
£54–136
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 36m
£94–242

Chelmsford to Manchester by bus and train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.3 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Temp Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 57m.

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