The distance between Dover and Chelmsford is around 138km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Dover to Chelmsford by train 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 Stratford International and then to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Dover to Chelmsford by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).
The distance between Dover and Chelmsford is around 138km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (56 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Dover and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford International and Stratford (London). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.
South Eastern Trains Service and Greater Anglia run train services between Dover and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Dover and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Chelmsford. The distance is around 138km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 35m | £52($61) | hourly | 156km (97 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £25($29) | on demand | 138km (86 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.