How to travel from Chelmsford to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Bristol is around 244km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Bristol 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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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Bristol by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).

The distance between Chelmsford and Bristol is around 244km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Chelmsford and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Bristol is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Bristol. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Chelmsford and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Bristol. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Bristol

Transport options from Chelmsford to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£64($76)
hourly244km (151 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
£160($190)
every 30 mins1,138km (707 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
£25($29)
hourly245km (152 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus4h 10m
£33($39)
4 times a day245km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£46($55)
on demand267km (166 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol