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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Chelmsford is to train via London which takes 2h 26m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Chelmsford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Derby to Chelmsford?

The distance between Derby and Chelmsford is 160 miles. The road distance is 140.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Chelmsford without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 26m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Derby to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Chelmsford bus from?

Derby to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Chelmsford train from?

Derby to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Derby to Chelmsford is to train via London which takes 2h 26m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Derby to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Derby to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Chelmsford train arrive?

Derby to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Chelmsford is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Derby to Chelmsford.

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

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Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

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Derby to Chelmsford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Chelmsford by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
2h 26m
£57–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
5h 29m
£23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
5h 13m
£28–45
Drive 139.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Chelmsfordcar 139.3 mi
2h 43m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 23m
£65–175

Derby to Chelmsford by train and subway

227Weekly Services

2h 26mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Chelmsford.

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Chelmsford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 5h 29m.

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