The distance between Lincoln and Chelmsford is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lincoln to Chelmsford by train, bus 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 London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the train to Peterborough and then to Finsbury Park then take the bus to Liverpool Street Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Lincoln and Chelmsford is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Lincoln and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
LNER, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central and Hull Trains run train services between Lincoln and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Lincoln and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Lincoln and Chelmsford. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | £51($60) | every 4 hours | 269km (167 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 2h 55m | £52($61) | every 2 hours | 265km (165 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £74($87) | every 2 hours | 267km (166 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 35m | £28($33) | 3 times a week | 319km (198 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £39($46) | on demand | 225km (140 miles) |
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