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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Accrington is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Accrington is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Accrington?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Warner Street via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Accrington?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Accrington via Moorgate station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Accrington?

The distance between Chelmsford and Accrington is 259 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Accrington without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chelmsford to Accrington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Accrington bus from?

Chelmsford to Accrington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Accrington train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Accrington?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Accrington is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Accrington bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Accrington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Accrington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Accrington?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Accrington is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Chelmsford to Accrington.

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

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Chelmsford to Accrington - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to Accrington by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 23m
£82–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
9h 8m
£31–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 7m
£48–107
Drive 224.2 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Accringtoncar 224.2 mi
4h 4m
£55–79
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 46m
£103–340
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain
6h 56m
£89–148
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 25m
£62–216
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 34m
£140–323
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain
7h 51m
£67–175

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Distance: 257.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Accrington via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Warner Street via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 8m.

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