What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Dartmoor Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Dartmoor Forest. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Court Street Car Park via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Dartmoor Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Okehampton via Stratford, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest?

The distance between Chelmsford and Dartmoor Forest is 253 miles. The road distance is 227.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £140 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest bus from?

Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest train arrive?

Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest.

Where can I stay near Dartmoor Forest?

There are 3113+ hotels available in Dartmoor Forest.

Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 38m
£149–260
Drive 226.3 mi
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1. Drive from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forestcar 226.3 mi
4h 50m
£55–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
9h 53m
£66–134
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter
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 Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
7h 48m
£172–304
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Exeter, train, taxi
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
4. Take the taxi from Okehampton to Dartmoor Foresttaxi
8h 8m
£246–496
Train to London City Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
8h 53m
£292–554
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
3. Take the train from Par to Saltashtrain
4. Take the taxi from Saltash to Dartmoor Foresttaxi
7h 14m
£112–304

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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Distance: 251.8 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Dartmoor Forest, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Dartmoor Forest via Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, and Okehampton in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dartmoor Forest via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Sidwell Street, and Court Street Car Park in around 9h 53m.

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