There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 13m£92–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 17m£36–58Drive 203.2 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Chelmsfordcar 203.2 mi
4h 10m£51–73Fly to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 32m£236–476Train via London
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
4h 15m£81–157Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 55m£116–259Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 11m£211–448
Exeter to Chelmsford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £90 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Exeter and Chelmsford is 208 miles. The road distance is 204.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Exeter to Chelmsford, including transfers.
Exeter to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 17m.
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 Coach Station in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £380–1,200
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £340–550
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £250–750
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £200–650
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £270–850
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–490
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £190–390
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Exeter to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Chelmsford is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Exeter to Chelmsford.
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