How to travel from Padstow to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chelmsford.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
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Drive

Drive to Chelmsford.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance483km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Chelmsford

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Chelmsford

Transport options from Padstow to Chelmsford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£175($205)
every 3 hours467km (290 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train4h 40m
£360($425)
every 3 hours894km (556 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
£120($140)
every 3 hours493km (306 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids7h 15m
£135($160)
hourly489km (304 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 30m
£28($33)
twice daily490km (305 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£84($100)
on demand483km (300 miles)

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Airports near Chelmsford

The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Chelmsford
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Chelmsford