There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Solihull by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool StreetClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London Marylebone to SolihullLondon Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
3h 18m£35–81Train
cheapest- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
6h 2m£23–73Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal777
6h 11m£33–68Drive 122 mi
- Drive from Chelmsford to Solihull122 mi
2h 37m£30–43
Chelmsford to Solihull by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Solihull is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Solihull is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Solihull Town Centre via Coach Station and B'ham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Solihull via Liverpool Street station and London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Solihull is 139 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Solihull without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £30 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Chelmsford to Solihull, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Solihull train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Solihull is to train via London which takes 3h 18m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Solihull, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Solihull via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost £29–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from London Marylebone to Solihull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
Train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at B'ham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Chelmsford to Solihull train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Solihull is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Chelmsford to Solihull.
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