The distance between Chelmsford and Sheffield is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Sheffield 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 Sheffield.
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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 Sheffield.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Meadowhall Interchange/A1.
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Drive to Sheffield United F.C..
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Sheffield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Chelmsford and Sheffield is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Chelmsford and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Sheffield. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras International and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways, LNER, Grand Central and Hull Trains run train services between Chelmsford and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Sheffield. We recommend that you drive to Sheffield United F.C.. instead which will take 2h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £64($76) | hourly | 316km (196 miles) |
Train via London Liverpool Street | 3h 15m | £51($60) | hourly | 333km (207 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | £255($300) | hourly | 407km (253 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 25m | £38($45) | every 3 hours | 333km (207 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £47($56) | on demand | 274km (170 miles) |
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