How to travel from Torquay to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Chelmsford is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Torquay 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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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £670($790)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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Drive

Drive to Chelmsford.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance389km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Chelmsford

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Torquay and Chelmsford is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Torquay and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Torquay and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Torquay and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Torquay and Chelmsford. The distance is around 389km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Chelmsford

Transport options from Torquay to Chelmsford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£100($115)
hourly374km (232 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids5h 20m
£115($135)
hourly370km (230 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
£670($790)
hourly1,260km (783 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane5hrs
£255($300)
hourly986km (613 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 35m
£32($38)
4 times a day376km (233 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£68($80)
on demand389km (241 miles)

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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