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How to get fromChelmsford to Cornwallby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    8h 51m
    £128–285

  2. Fly from London Stansted Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Community Hospitalbus bus
    5h 53m
    £45–202

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 406 / ...
    10h 37m
    £60–141

  4. Drive 271 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Cornwallcar car 271 mi
    5h 24m
    £67–96

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    9h 55m
    £132–259

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    8h 36m
    £166–407

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

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Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Roundabout via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Roundabout via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 37m.

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