What is the cheapest way to get from Bedford to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bedford to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from St Peters Street and arriving at Bus Station via Parkside and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Chelmsford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Bedford to Chelmsford?

The distance between Bedford and Chelmsford is 82 miles. The road distance is 57.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bedford to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Bedford to Chelmsford without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 31m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Chelmsford?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Bedford to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Chelmsford bus from?

Bedford to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Peters Street station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Chelmsford train from?

Bedford to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Bedford to Chelmsford is to train via London which takes 1h 31m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Bedford to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Bedford to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Chelmsford train arrive?

Bedford to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Chelmsford is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Bedford to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from Bedford to Chelmsford?

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Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 31m
£38–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peters Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3h 36m
£9–14
Drive 57.4 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Chelmsfordcar 57.4 mi
1h 21m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 53m
£43–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bedford to St Albans Citytrain
2. Take the bus from St Albans City station to Temp Bus Stationbus 724
3. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to County Hotelbus 59
3h 47m
£18–24

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Distance: 81.3 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Chelmsford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Coach Station in around 3h 36m.

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