The distance between Chelmsford and Leicester is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Leicester by train, bus and car. 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 Leicester.
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Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Stansted Airport London then take the train to Leicester.
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There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Leicester by train, bus and car. 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 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).
The distance between Chelmsford and Leicester is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Chelmsford and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Leicester is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Leicester, 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 Leicester. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London St Pancras International. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways run train services between Chelmsford and Leicester. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leicester. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leicester. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | £52($61) | every 20 mins | 209km (130 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £86($100) | every 2 hours | 285km (177 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 4hrs | £25($29) | every 2 hours | 222km (138 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £32($38) | on demand | 182km (113 miles) |
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The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.