How to travel from Chelmsford to York, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Stratford (London) and then to York.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

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Train to London Liverpool Street, plane

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to York.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and York

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Chelmsford to York

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and York

Transport options from Chelmsford to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£46($54)
every 30 mins353km (219 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street4hrs
£105($125)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 2 similar
3h 60m
£250($295)
hourly450km (280 miles)
Train and Plane4h 5m
£345($405)
hourly914km (568 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane6h 10m
£300($360)
hourly2,032km (1,262 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 5m
£29($34)
4 times a week403km (251 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($67)
on demand325km (202 miles)

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York