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How to get fromChelmsford to Channel Tunnelby train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain train
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 35m

  2. Line 300 bus, line 100 bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the train from Rochester to Dover Priorytrain train
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    5h 53m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 25m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus A8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    6h 32m

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  • Distance: 175.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Chelmsford to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to Channel Tunnel via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Railway Station, Rochester, and Dover Priory in around 5h 53m.

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