The distance between Bradford and Chelmsford is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bradford to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford.
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Take the bus to London Marble Arch then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Bradford to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Bradford and Chelmsford is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bradford and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
LNER, Greater Anglia and Grand Central run train services between Bradford and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bradford and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Chelmsford. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £52($62) | hourly | 363km (225 miles) |
Train via London Kings Cross | 4h 15m | £55($65) | 4 times a day | 385km (239 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £260($310) | hourly | 406km (252 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 40m | £290($345) | every 30 mins | 989km (615 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 55m | £28($33) | every 4 hours | 382km (237 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £56($66) | on demand | 320km (199 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.