How to travel from Peak District National park to Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The distance between Peak District National park and Chelmsford is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Chelmsford.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Marple then take the bus to Chestergate then take the train to London Euston then take the bus to Liverpool Street Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£105($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Chelmsford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).
The distance between Peak District National park and Chelmsford is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Peak District National park and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Sheffield, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Peak District National park and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Peak District National park and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Peak District National park and Chelmsford. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Chelmsford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4hrs | £250($295) | hourly | 377km (234 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 4h 50m | £275($325) | hourly | 506km (314 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £455($535) | hourly | 925km (575 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 5h 30m | £210($250) | hourly | 986km (613 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | £74($87) | hourly | 349km (217 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £105($120) | hourly | 371km (231 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5h 35m | £30($36) | twice a week | 330km (205 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £55($65) | on demand | 315km (196 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Peak District National park and Chelmsford
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
Greater Anglia
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Stagecoach Manchester
London Buses
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