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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chelmsford to Devon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 47m
    £90–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 26m
    £33–60

  3. Drive  214.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Devoncar car 214.8 mi
    4h 40m
    £54–78

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h 42m
    £118–266

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    6h 20m
    £79–168

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    7h 59m
    £240–583

  7. 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 Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    8h 9m
    £215–445

Chelmsford to Devon by train and bus

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Coach House via Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, and Clifton Place in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach House via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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