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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Brest is to fly and train which costs €90 - €330 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Brest is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Brest. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Brest via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Brest?

The distance between Chelmsford and Brest is 1111 km.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Brest without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €280 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Chelmsford to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Brest train from?

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

Train or fly from Chelmsford to Brest?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Brest is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €280 - €490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €390 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the time difference between Chelmsford and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Chelmsford. It is currently 4:29 PM in Chelmsford and 5:29 PM in Brest.

Where does the Chelmsford to Brest train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1527+ hotels available in Brest.

Chelmsford to Brest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
8h 9m
€282–481
Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bresttrain
9h 9m
€94–325
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Roscoffferry
4. Take the bus from Ferry to Carmarthenbus 925
20h 33m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brestcar
8h 54m
€271–341
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LHR - BES
8h 1m
€299–666
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Brestcar
10h 16m
€165–296
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport
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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LGW - BES
5h 30m
€122–348
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
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 Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain
7h 36m
€132–463
Fly London Stansted Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane STN - BES
8h 14m
€107–387

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) flights

25Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Brest.

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Distance: 1,111.3 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Brest via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, easyJet, Air France, and five other airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) 6 times a week.

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