The distance between Nottingham and Chelmsford is around 215km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nottingham 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 St Pancras International and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the bus to London Marble Arch then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Nottingham and Chelmsford is around 215km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Nottingham and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Nottingham and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Nottingham and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Nottingham and Chelmsford. The distance is around 215km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £56($66) | hourly | 254km (158 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £25($30) | hourly | 257km (160 miles) |
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train | 4h 50m | £34($40) | 4 times a day | 268km (166 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £37($44) | on demand | 215km (133 miles) |
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Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.