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 £55 - £150 and takes 9h 44m.

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 1m and costs £50 - £210.

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 44m.

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 4m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Bodmin?

The distance between Chelmsford and Bodmin is 291 miles. The road distance is 266.2 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 4m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 4m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 44m.

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 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m 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?

There are 3685+ hotels available in Bodmin.

Chelmsford to Bodmin - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 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 4m
£127–272
Fly from London Stansted Airport, line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Robartes Roadbus
5h 1m
£53–209
Bus
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 44m
£57–149
Drive 264.7 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Bodmincar 264.7 mi
5h 18m
£65–93
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 1m
£131–247
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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
7h 43m
£174–413
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
8h 4m
£100–281

Chelmsford to Bodmin by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 289.8 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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 4m. 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 44m.

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