There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ashford
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford International
- Take the train from Ashford International to Minster
2h 59m£43–94Drive 80.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet80.5 mi
1h 21m£21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)X10 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9 / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
4h 23mTrain
- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool StreetClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to MinsterLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 47m£63–90
Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Minster via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Minster-in-Thanet is 103 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet without a car is to train via Ashford which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet.
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What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Minster-in-Thanet, Kent, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Minster-in-Thanet via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, Ashford International, and Minster in around 2h 59m.
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Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–23
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–50
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ashford International to Minster
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £13–20
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Minster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £40–65
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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