How to travel from Swansea to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Chelmsford is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swansea 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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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chelmsford.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance377km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Chelmsford

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Swansea and Chelmsford is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Swansea and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea 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.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea 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 3h 40m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Swansea and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Swansea and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Swansea and Chelmsford. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Swansea to Chelmsford

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Chelmsford

Transport options from Swansea to Chelmsford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£95($110)
hourly360km (224 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6hrs
£27($32)
every 4 hours375km (233 miles)
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train6h 50m
£34($40)
4 times a day389km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£65($77)
on demand377km (234 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Swansea and Chelmsford

Train operators

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