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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £7 - £16 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Chelmsford via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Chelmsford?

The distance between Cambridge and Chelmsford is 44 miles. The road distance is 45.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Chelmsford without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Cambridge to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Chelmsford bus from?

Cambridge to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Chelmsford train from?

Cambridge to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Chelmsford is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £16 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Cambridge to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Cambridge to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Chelmsford train arrive?

Cambridge to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Chelmsford is 45 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Cambridge to Chelmsford.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
1h 10m
£14–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
1h 31m
£7–16
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 5m
£41–75
Drive 45.1 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Chelmsfordcar 45.1 mi
53 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Chelmsfordtaxi 45.1 mi
53 min
£290–360

Cambridge to Chelmsford by train and bus

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.7 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Chelmsford via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Bus Station via Coach Station in around 1h 31m.

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