The distance between Chelmsford and York is around 325km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chelmsford to York by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out York → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Stratford (London) and then to York.
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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 York.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to York.
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There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).
The distance between Chelmsford and York is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Chelmsford and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to York is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and York. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Chelmsford and York. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 30m, 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 York. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to York. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to York. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to York. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £46($54) | every 30 mins | 353km (219 miles) |
Train via London Liverpool Street | 4hrs | £105($125) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 2 similar | 3h 60m | £250($295) | hourly | 450km (280 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 5m | £345($405) | hourly | 914km (568 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 6h 10m | £300($360) | hourly | 2,032km (1,262 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 5m | £29($34) | 4 times a week | 403km (251 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £57($67) | on demand | 325km (202 miles) |
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