The distance between Chelmsford and Chester is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chester.
Multiple train operators
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Chelmsford and Chester is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (174 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Chelmsford and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Chester is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Chelmsford and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chester. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Chester. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 45m | £95($110) | hourly | 338km (210 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 30m | £270($315) | hourly | 402km (250 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 4h 30m | £350($415) | every 4 hours | 1,085km (674 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 55m | £135($160) | hourly | 920km (572 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | £35($41) | once daily | 411km (255 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 6h 55m | £28($33) | once daily | 374km (232 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £61($72) | on demand | 348km (216 miles) |
Loganair
Jet2.com
Greater Anglia
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.