The distance between Ely and Chelmsford is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ely to Chelmsford by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Colchester.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Chelmsford by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).
The distance between Ely and Chelmsford is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (47 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Ely and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Colchester. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.
Greater Anglia and Great Northern run train services between Ely and Chelmsford. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 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 Ely and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 1h 30m.
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 Ely and Chelmsford. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 30m | £45($53) | twice daily | 144km (89 miles) |
Train via Ipswich | 1h 35m | £44($52) | every 4 hours | 144km (89 miles) |
Train via London Kings Cross | 2h 15m | £46($55) | hourly | 168km (104 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £18($21) | on demand | 101km (63 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.