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How to get fromCardiff Central Station to Chelmsfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    2h 55m
    £83–156

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    4h 48m
    £38–81

  3. Drive 185.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Chelmsfordcar car 185.8 mi
    3h 33m
    £46–66

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    6h 30m
    £64–188

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    6h 5m
    £40–96

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CWL - STN
    6h 53m
    £63–381

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    6h 31m
    £221–501

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    6h 59m
    £290–684

Cardiff Central Station to Chelmsford by train

Calendar191Weekly Trains
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 to Bus Station via Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 6h 5m.

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