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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Chelmsford is to bus and train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Croft Street Schools and arriving at Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Chelmsford via Leeds, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Burnley to Chelmsford?

The distance between Burnley and Chelmsford is 256 miles. The road distance is 217 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Burnley to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Chelmsford bus from?

Burnley to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Croft Street Schools station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Chelmsford train from?

Burnley to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Burnley to Chelmsford is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Burnley to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Burnley to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Burnley to Chelmsford train arrive?

Burnley to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Chelmsford is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Burnley to Chelmsford.

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Burnley to Chelmsford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 27m
£89–140
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
7h 39m
£44–71
Drive 215.7 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Chelmsfordcar 215.7 mi
4h 11m
£54–77
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 37m
£97–321
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
6h 14m
£81–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Croft Street Schools to Golders Green Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 15m
£51–122
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 48m
£61–148
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
7h 27m
£63–132
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 14m
£130–299
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 55m
£125–396

Burnley to Chelmsford by train and subway

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Distance: 254.5 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Chelmsford via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Croft Street Schools to Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 8h 15m.

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