The distance between Plymouth and Chelmsford is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 bus to Newquay then 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 bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Plymouth and Chelmsford is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Plymouth and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth 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 4hrs.
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Plymouth and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Plymouth and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Plymouth and Chelmsford. The distance is around 424km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | £100($120) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Bus to Newquay, plane and train + 2 similar | 4h 20m | £180($215) | twice daily | 535km (333 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 15m | £660($780) | every 20 mins | 1,285km (799 miles) |
Bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road, plane and train | 5h 15m | £245($290) | every 20 mins | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £27($32) | every 20 mins | 407km (253 miles) |
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train | 7h 35m | £36($43) | once daily | 452km (281 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £74($87) | on demand | 424km (263 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.