How to travel from Leeds to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Chelmsford is around 310km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Leeds 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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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Marble Arch then take the train to Chelmsford.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chelmsford.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance310km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Chelmsford

There are several options for getting from Leeds 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 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between Leeds and Chelmsford is around 310km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (166 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Leeds 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 Leeds to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds 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.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Leeds and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Leeds and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Leeds and Chelmsford. The distance is around 310km (192 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 Leeds to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

How do I get from Leeds to Chelmsford

Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Chelmsford

Transport options from Leeds to Chelmsford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£47($56)
hourly348km (216 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
£245($290)
hourly409km (254 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
£330($395)
hourly873km (543 miles)
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train4h 15m
£290($345)
hourly986km (613 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
£28($33)
hourly365km (227 miles)
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train5h 50m
£37($44)
every 4 hours371km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£54($64)
on demand310km (192 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