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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Clare is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Clare is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Clare?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Clare. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at Memorial via Head Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Clare?

The distance between Chelmsford and Clare is 42 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Clare without a car is to train and line 41 bus which takes 2h 58m and costs £16 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Chelmsford to Clare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Clare bus from?

Chelmsford to Clare bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Clare bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Clare bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Head Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Clare?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Clare is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Chelmsford to Clare.

Where can I stay near Clare?

There are 545+ hotels available in Clare.

Chelmsford to Clare - 4 ways to travel via train, line 41 bus, and line 371 bus

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

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Train, line 41 bus
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Marks Teytrain
2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hill Terracebus 41 / ...
2h 58m
£16–29
Drive 27.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Clarecar 27.6 mi
42 min
£7–10
Line 371 bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Head Street to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
4h 58m
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Claretaxi 27.6 mi
42 min
£180–220

Chelmsford to Clare by train and bus

41Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.7 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Cathedral to Memorial via Head Street and Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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