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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 53m.

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 station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus 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 26m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Burnley to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Burnley to Chelmsford bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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.

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

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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 26m
£90–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 53m
£31–60
Drive 215.7 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Chelmsfordcar 215.7 mi
4h 11m
£53–76
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
£93–323
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 27m
£87–139
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
10h 3m
£47–116
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
7h 2m
£62–159
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 41m
£63–123
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 12m
£128–319
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
£127–404

Burnley to Chelmsford by train and subway

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Distance: 254.5 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 53m.

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