The distance between Hull and Chelmsford is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hull 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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Take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford.
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Fly from Humberside (HUY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford.
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Take the bus to London Finchley Road then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Hull to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).
The distance between Hull and Chelmsford is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Hull and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Northern Rail, Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central and Greater Anglia run train services between Hull and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Hull and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hull and Chelmsford. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £57($67) | hourly | 366km (227 miles) |
Train via London Kings Cross | 3h 35m | £67($79) | every 4 hours | 380km (236 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 20m | £530($625) | every 20 mins | 787km (489 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £40($47) | every 20 mins | 463km (288 miles) |
Bus to London Marble Arch, Train | 7h 10m | £28($33) | 4 times a week | 464km (288 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £52($62) | on demand | 300km (186 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.