The distance between Newport and Chelmsford is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Newport 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 London Paddington and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Newport to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).
The distance between Newport and Chelmsford is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Newport and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newport to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Newport and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Newport and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to London City (LCY) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Newport and Chelmsford. The distance is around 297km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | £73($86) | hourly | 268km (167 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £240($285) | hourly | 909km (565 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £25($30) | every 3 hours | 275km (171 miles) |
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train | 4h 40m | £34($40) | every 20 mins | 274km (170 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £52($61) | on demand | 297km (185 miles) |
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