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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Chelmsford is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Chelmsford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Retford to Chelmsford?

The distance between Retford and Chelmsford is 171 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Retford to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Chelmsford train from?

Retford to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Where does the Retford to Chelmsford train arrive?

Retford to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Retford to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Chelmsford is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Retford to Chelmsford.

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

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Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 583+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Retford to Chelmsford - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Retford to Chelmsford by train, car, or bus

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
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
2h 20m
£53–131
Drive 142.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Retford to Chelmsfordcar 142.3 mi
2h 25m
£35–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3h 34m

Retford to Chelmsford by train and subway

134Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Chelmsford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 20m.

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