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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Finchley Road Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Chelmsford via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Chester to Chelmsford?

The distance between Chester and Chelmsford is 212 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Chester to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Chelmsford bus from?

Chester to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Chelmsford train from?

Chester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Chester to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Chester to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where does the Chester to Chelmsford train arrive?

Chester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Chelmsford is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Chester to Chelmsford.

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

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Chester to Chelmsford - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
3h 2m
£81–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
7h 30m
£28–53
Drive 202.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Chelmsfordcar 202.1 mi
3h 57m
£50–71
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 52m
£97–280
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
6h 59m
£113–191
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
5h 30m
£51–115
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 19m
£89–221
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 2m
£242–642
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 39m
£134–293

Chester to Chelmsford by train, subway, and foot

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.6 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Finchley Road Station and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 7h 30m.

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