How to travel from Worcester to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Chelmsford is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Worcester 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.

👋 Also check out ChelmsfordWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Chelmsford.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chelmsford.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance255km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Chelmsford

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Chelmsford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 5h 25m. 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 Worcester and Chelmsford is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Worcester 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 Worcester to Chelmsford is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester 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 2h 55m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Worcester 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.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Worcester and Chelmsford. We recommend that you drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Worcester and Chelmsford. The distance is around 255km (158 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 Worcester to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Worcester to Chelmsford

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Chelmsford

Transport options from Worcester to Chelmsford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£63($75)
hourly247km (154 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 25m
£24($28)
once daily257km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£45($53)
on demand255km (158 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