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.
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.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £100($115) | hourly | 374km (232 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 5h 20m | £115($135) | hourly | 370km (230 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5hrs | £670($790) | hourly | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 5hrs | £255($300) | hourly | 986km (613 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 35m | £32($38) | 4 times a day | 376km (233 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £68($80) | on demand | 389km (241 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.