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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester is to bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 29m.

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 21m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 Coach 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 21m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £210 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Manchester bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road 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 5m to drive from Chelmsford to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 21m
£76–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 29m
£28–56
Drive 195.5 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Manchestercar 195.5 mi
4h 5m
£48–69
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 43m
£86–266
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 10m
£102–153
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 47m
£43–103
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 23m
£45–201
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 26m
£186–434
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 31m
£123–276
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 16m
£58–207

Chelmsford to Manchester by train, foot, and subway

312Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 7h 29m.

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