What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Downham Market?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Downham Market is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Downham Market?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Downham Market is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Downham Market?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tesco via Coach Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Downham Market?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Downham Market. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Downham Market via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Downham Market?

The distance between Chelmsford and Downham Market is 118 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Downham Market without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Downham Market without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Downham Market?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Chelmsford to Downham Market, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Downham Market bus from?

Chelmsford to Downham Market bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Downham Market train from?

Chelmsford to Downham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Downham Market?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Downham Market is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Downham Market bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Downham Market bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Downham Market train arrive?

Chelmsford to Downham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Downham Market?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Downham Market is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Chelmsford to Downham Market.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Downham Market?

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Where can I stay near Downham Market?

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Chelmsford to Downham Market - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 9 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Downham Market by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Downham Markettrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn
2h 42m
£56–128
Drive 73.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Downham Marketcar 73.7 mi
1h 40m
£18–26
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Tescobus 9
4h 51m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 52m
£27–56

Chelmsford to Downham Market by train and subway

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.5 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Downham Market, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Downham Market via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Downham Market via Coach Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, Tesco, and Ely in around 4h 51m.

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