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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Chelmsford is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Swindon to Chelmsford?

The distance between Swindon and Chelmsford is 112 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Swindon to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Chelmsford bus from?

Swindon to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Chelmsford train from?

Swindon to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Swindon to Chelmsford is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Swindon to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Swindon to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Chelmsford train arrive?

Swindon to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Chelmsford is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Swindon to Chelmsford.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ChelmsfordLondon Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
1h 58m
£52–162
Drive 117.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Chelmsford117.4 mi
2h 19m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
4h 21m
£32–57

Swindon to Chelmsford by train

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Distance: 110.9 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 4h 21m.

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