How to travel from Wrexham to Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The distance between Wrexham and Chelmsford is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Wrexham 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 → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to London Euston and then to Chelmsford.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£280($335)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£36($43)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Chelmsford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Wrexham and Chelmsford is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Wrexham and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales and London Midland run train services between Wrexham and Chelmsford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Wrexham and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 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 Wrexham and Chelmsford. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Chelmsford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 358km (223 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham International | 4h 15m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 350km (217 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £280($335) | hourly | 422km (262 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 4h 35m | £210($250) | twice daily | 959km (596 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 4h 35m | £185($220) | twice daily | 921km (572 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 60m | £36($43) | once daily | 396km (246 miles) |
| Bus to London Marble Arch, Train | 7h 55m | £31($37) | once daily | 396km (246 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £57($68) | on demand | 332km (206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wrexham and Chelmsford
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
Greater Anglia
London Midland
Thameslink
Bus companies
Airports near Chelmsford
The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Chelmsford
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Chelmsford