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How to get fromExeter to Chelmsfordby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
    3h 13m
    £95–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    6h 25m
    £42–97

  3. Drive 203.1 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Chelmsfordcar car 203.1 mi
    4h 9m
    £49–71

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    6h 20m
    £191–442

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
    4h 16m
    £89–208

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    5h 15m
    £125–321

Exeter to Chelmsford by train

Calendar180Weekly Trains
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 6h 25m.

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