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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Chelmsford is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Chelmsford via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Chelmsford?

The distance between Carlisle and Chelmsford is 332 miles. The road distance is 301.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Carlisle to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Chelmsford bus from?

Carlisle to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Chelmsford train from?

Carlisle to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Chelmsford is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Carlisle to Chelmsford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Chelmsford train arrive?

Carlisle to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Chelmsford is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Carlisle to Chelmsford.

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

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
4h 20m
£84–182
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 34m
£48–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 4m
£55–91
Drive 299.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Chelmsfordcar 299.9 mi
5h 4m
£75–108
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4h 29m
£63–176
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
7h 58m
£104–170
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 56m
£129–365
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 46m
£110–401
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 55m
£98–325
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 29m
£97–242

Carlisle to Chelmsford by train, subway, and foot

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 8h 4m.

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