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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Chalkwell is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Chalkwell is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £85 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Chalkwell?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bridgwater Drive. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Chalkwell?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Chalkwell. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Chalkwell via Shenfield and Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Chalkwell?

The distance between Chelmsford and Chalkwell is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Chalkwell without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Bridgwater Drive takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Chalkwell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Chalkwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Chalkwell?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Chalkwell is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Chalkwell bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Chalkwell bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bridgwater Drive station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Chalkwell train arrive?

Chelmsford to Chalkwell train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Chalkwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Chalkwell is 19 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Chelmsford to Chalkwell.

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

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Where can I stay near Chalkwell?

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

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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridgwater Drivebus X30
51 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 20m
£16–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Chalkwelltaxi 18.5 mi
24 min
£85–110
Drive 18.5 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Chalkwellcar 18.5 mi
24 min
£5–7

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Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Bus Station to Bridgwater Drive every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, Greater Anglia operates a train from Shenfield to Southend Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 37 min.

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