What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brooksby College via Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to East Midlands?

The distance between Chelmsford and East Midlands is 150 miles. The road distance is 112.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to East Midlands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to East Midlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to East Midlands?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Chelmsford to East Midlands bus arrive?

Chelmsford to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to East Midlands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to East Midlands is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Chelmsford to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 963+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Chelmsford to East Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to East Midlands 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 London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 10m
£79–131
Drive 112 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelmsford to East Midlandscar 112 mi
2h 7m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby Collegebus 5A / ...
6h 3m
£33–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Melton Mowbraytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 58m
£68–98

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Distance: 149.4 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and East Midlands, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to East Midlands via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Leicester, and Melton Mowbray in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to East Midlands via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 6h 3m.

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