How to travel from Crewe to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Chelmsford is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Crewe to Chelmsford by train, 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 London Euston and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
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1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Liverpool Street Station and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £245($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Chelmsford.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Chelmsford

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Chelmsford by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Crewe and Chelmsford is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Crewe and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Greater Anglia run train services between Crewe and Chelmsford. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Crewe and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Liverpool Street Station and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) 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 Crewe and Chelmsford. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Crewe to Chelmsford

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Chelmsford

Transport options from Crewe to Chelmsford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
£80($95)
every 30 mins305km (190 miles)
Train via London Euston3hrs
£79($95)
hourly310km (193 miles)
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 55m
£245($285)
every 4 hours359km (223 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train3h 40m
£245($290)
every 4 hours487km (303 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
£190($225)
hourly954km (593 miles)
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train4h 15m
£205($240)
every 4 hours968km (601 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£54($64)
on demand310km (193 miles)

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Airports near Chelmsford

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

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Chelmsford
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Chelmsford