How to travel from Exmouth to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

The distance between Exmouth and Chelmsford is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Exmouth to Chelmsford 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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Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Chelmsford.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £490($575)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chelmsford.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Chelmsford.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance358km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exmouth and Chelmsford

There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £490 ($575).

The distance between Exmouth and Chelmsford is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Exmouth and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £490 ($575).

The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exmouth and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exmouth to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Exmouth and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Exmouth and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Exmouth and Chelmsford. The distance is around 358km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Exmouth to Chelmsford

Compare travel optionsbetween Exmouth and Chelmsford

Transport options from Exmouth to Chelmsford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train + 2 similar
2h 55m
£490($575)
hourly551km (343 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
£675($795)
every 15 mins1,226km (762 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train4h 20m
£260($305)
every 15 mins952km (592 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£90($110)
hourly350km (218 miles)
Train via London Waterloo4h 50m
£110($130)
hourly344km (214 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 20m
£30($35)
twice daily358km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£63($74)
on demand358km (222 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