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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Bodmin is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Bodmin is to fly and line 57 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £50 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dennison Road Car Park via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Stratford station, London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Bodmin?

The distance between Chelmsford and Bodmin is 291 miles. The road distance is 266.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Bodmin without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 16m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Chelmsford to Bodmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Bodmin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Bodmin train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Bodmin?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Bodmin is to train via Exeter which takes 8h 16m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Bodmin bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Bodmin train arrive?

Chelmsford to Bodmin train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Bodmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Bodmin is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Chelmsford to Bodmin.

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

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Where can I stay near Bodmin?

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Chelmsford to Bodmin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chelmsford to Bodmin by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h 16m
£110–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
9h 43m
£45–82
Drive 265.2 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Bodmincar 265.2 mi
5h 21m
£66–95
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mount Follybus
5h 6m
£53–229
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 2m
£121–225
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
8h 9m
£155–440
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
8h 40m
£147–321
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
10h 6m
£244–490

Chelmsford to Bodmin by train, subway, and bus

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.8 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Robartes Road via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Park via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 43m.

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