The distance between St Andrews and Chelmsford is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from St Andrews 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 Euston and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the train to London Marylebone then take the bus to Liverpool Street Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).
The distance between St Andrews and Chelmsford is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from St Andrews and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between St Andrews and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from St Andrews to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordesley Venetia Rd, Birmingham Dale House, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Greater Anglia run train services between St Andrews and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 St Andrews and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 St Andrews and Chelmsford. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | £67($79) | hourly | 237km (147 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £53($63) | hourly | 236km (147 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 45m | £26($31) | every 2 hours | 245km (152 miles) |
Bus to London Stratford, Montifichet Road, Stop U, Train | 4hrs | £29($34) | once daily | 287km (178 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £40($47) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.