The distance between Poole and Chelmsford is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole 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 Waterloo 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 Poole to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Poole and Chelmsford is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (125 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Poole and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Stratford station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
South Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Poole and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Poole and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Poole and Chelmsford. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | £72($85) | hourly | 237km (147 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £33($39) | 5 times a day | 243km (151 miles) |
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train | 4h 40m | £25($29) | every 4 hours | 230km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £45($53) | on demand | 256km (159 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.