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How to get fromBarnstaple to Chelmsfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    4h 47m
    £104–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    8h 27m
    £40–69

  3. Drive  225.1 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Chelmsfordcar car 225.1 mi
    4h 40m
    £57–82

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    8h 10m
    £110–275

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    6h 26m
    £93–183

Barnstaple to Chelmsford by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Chelmsford via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 8h 27m.

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