The distance between Padstow and Chelmsford is around 467km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Padstow 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 → Padstow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then 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 Padstow 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 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($205).
The distance between Padstow and Chelmsford is around 467km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Padstow and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padstow to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £175 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Padstow 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 Padstow and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Padstow and Chelmsford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Padstow and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 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 Padstow and Chelmsford. The distance is around 483km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £175($205) | every 3 hours | 467km (290 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 40m | £360($425) | every 3 hours | 894km (556 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 493km (306 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 7h 15m | £135($160) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 30m | £28($33) | twice daily | 490km (305 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £84($100) | on demand | 483km (300 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.