How to travel from Chelmsford to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Manchester is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Manchester 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 and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £245($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Manchester.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($285).

The distance between Chelmsford and Manchester is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Chelmsford and Manchester 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 Manchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £245 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Manchester. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Manchester. 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 55m.

Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Chelmsford and Manchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. The distance is around 333km (207 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 Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Manchester

Transport options from Chelmsford to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 20m
£245($285)
hourly338km (210 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), plane3h 10m
£265($315)
hourly467km (290 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), Fly3h 20m
£445($530)
hourly886km (551 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly3h 45m
£110($130)
hourly856km (532 miles)
Train
2h 55m
£95($110)
hourly346km (215 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
£32($38)
once daily423km (263 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus6h 5m
£27($32)
every 3 hours379km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£57($68)
on demand333km (207 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester