How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford is around 440km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Newcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£290($340)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Victoria London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£39($46)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($340).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford is around 440km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £290 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Highbury & Islington station and Stratford (London). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford. The distance is around 440km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 45m | £290($340) | 5 times a day | 493km (307 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 3h 30m | £245($290) | 5 times a day | 641km (398 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 5m | £220($260) | hourly | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 4h 35m | £170($200) | hourly | 875km (543 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 4h 35m | £155($180) | hourly | 803km (499 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 4h 45m | £135($160) | hourly | 826km (513 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | £58($69) | hourly | 481km (299 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 55m | £39($46) | 5 times a week | 526km (327 miles) |
| Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train | 8h 45m | £42($50) | 4 times a day | 540km (336 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £76($90) | on demand | 440km (274 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chelmsford
Train operators
LNER
Greater Anglia
South Western Railway
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Chelmsford
The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Chelmsford
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Chelmsford