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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Brackley is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Brackley is to drive which takes 2h and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Brackley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Brackley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Northampton Road via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Brackley?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Brackley. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Bicester North via Liverpool Street station and London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Brackley?

The distance between Chelmsford and Brackley is 99 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Brackley without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Chelmsford to Brackley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Brackley bus from?

Chelmsford to Brackley bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Brackley train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Brackley?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Brackley is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Brackley bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Brackley bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Brackley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Brackley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Brackley is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Chelmsford to Brackley.

Where can I stay near Brackley?

There are 572+ hotels available in Brackley.

Chelmsford to Brackley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 500 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Brackley by train, bus, or car

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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 Marylebone to Bicester Northtrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
3h 47m
£43–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Coach Parkbus
4. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Northampton Roadbus X88 / ...
6h 45m
£19–37
Drive 85.4 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Brackleycar 85.4 mi
2h
£21–30
Train, line 500 bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Bicester Villagetrain
3. Take the bus from Bicester Village Station to Winchester Housebus 500
4h 6m
£49–111

Chelmsford to Brackley by train, subway, foot, and bus

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Distance: 98.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to St James Road via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Baker Street station, London Marylebone, Bicester North, and Pioneer Square in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Northampton Road via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 45m.

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