What is the cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford is to line 43 bus and line 42 bus and line 170 bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Bury St Edmunds and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury St Edmunds station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bury St Edmunds and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Chelmsford via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford?

The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Chelmsford is 65 miles. The road distance is 45.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford bus from?

Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford train from?

Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.

Train or bus from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford train arrive?

Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford.

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Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswichtrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 45m
£31–58
Line 43 bus, line 42 bus, line 170 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arc Shopping Centre to Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 42
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 170 / ...
3h 47m
£10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3h 37m
£14–31
Drive 45.2 mi
1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsfordcar 45.2 mi
1h 4m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsfordtaxi 45.2 mi
1h 4m
£290–360
Train via Stowmarket
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Stowmarkettrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Chelmsfordtrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 59m
£31–58

Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford by train

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Distance: 65.1 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Chelmsford via Ipswich in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station and Coach Station in around 3h 37m.

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