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.
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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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS).
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | £64($76) | hourly | 244km (151 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £160($190) | every 30 mins | 1,138km (707 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | £25($29) | hourly | 245km (152 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 4h 10m | £33($39) | 4 times a day | 245km (152 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £46($55) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
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