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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £26 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Chelmsford via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Poole to Chelmsford?

The distance between Poole and Chelmsford is 148 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £26 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Poole to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Chelmsford bus from?

Poole to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Chelmsford train from?

Poole to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Poole to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £26 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Poole to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Poole to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Chelmsford train arrive?

Poole to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Chelmsford is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Poole to Chelmsford.

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

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Poole to Chelmsford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
3h 4m
£26–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 9m
£37–69
Drive 139.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Chelmsfordcar 139.7 mi
3h 5m
£34–49
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 8m
£42–117

Poole to Chelmsford by bus, train, and foot

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Poole to Chelmsford.

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Chelmsford via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 5h 9m.

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