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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Bus Station via Parkside and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Chelmsford via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Ely to Chelmsford?

The distance between Ely and Chelmsford is 59 miles. The road distance is 57.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Chelmsford without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Ely to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Chelmsford bus from?

Ely to Chelmsford bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Chelmsford train from?

Ely to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Ely to Chelmsford is to line 9 bus and bus which takes 3h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Ely to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Ely to Chelmsford bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Ely to Chelmsford train arrive?

Ely to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Ely to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Chelmsford is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Ely to Chelmsford.

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

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Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

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Ely to Chelmsford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Chelmsford by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
1h 34m
Drive 57.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Chelmsfordcar 57.5 mi
1h 18m
£15–21
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 9
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3h 2m
Train
1. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 3m
£32–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ely to Chelmsford.

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Distance: 58.4 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ely to Chelmsford via Ipswich in around 2h 3m.

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