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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Durham is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Durham is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Durham via Moorgate station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Durham?

The distance between Chelmsford and Durham is 287 miles. The road distance is 257.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chelmsford to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Durham?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Durham is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Durham bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Durham is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Chelmsford to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Chelmsford to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 16m
£101–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
9h 9m
£38–84
Drive 256.4 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Durhamcar 256.4 mi
4h 19m
£64–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 29m
£82–298
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
5h 30m
£81–148
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus 598 / ...
11h 1m
£47–81
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 22m
£127–298
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 2m
£78–213
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 10m
£144–402

Chelmsford to Durham by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 285.5 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Durham via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 9h 9m.

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