The distance between Chelmsford and Wells is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Wells 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 Castle Cary.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Bath Spa then take the bus to Wells Chip Shop.
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There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 5h 30m. 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 £95 ($110).
The distance between Chelmsford and Wells is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Chelmsford and Wells by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Wells is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Wells. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Chelmsford and Wells. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 Wells. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Wells is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Wells. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Wells. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Wells is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | £95($110) | every 3 hours | 259km (161 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £59($70) | every 2 hours | 261km (162 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus | 4h 40m | £37($44) | once daily | 267km (166 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, bus | 5h 30m | £24($28) | every 3 hours | 277km (172 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | £50($59) | on demand | 287km (178 miles) |
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