The distance between Chelmsford and Leeds is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Leeds 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 Leeds.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Leeds.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1.
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Drive to Leeds Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Chelmsford and Leeds is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (166 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Chelmsford and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Leeds is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Chelmsford and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £47($56) | hourly | 348km (216 miles) |
Train via London Liverpool Street | 3h 35m | £95($110) | hourly | 375km (233 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 2 similar | 3h 30m | £245($290) | hourly | 410km (254 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £335($395) | hourly | 873km (543 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 5h 45m | £290($345) | hourly | 1,991km (1,237 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 25m | £39($46) | every 4 hours | 369km (229 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £54($64) | on demand | 310km (193 miles) |
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