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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Harlow is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Harlow is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Harlow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Burnt Mill School. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Harlow?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Harlow Town via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Harlow?

The distance between Chelmsford and Harlow is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Harlow without a car is to bus which takes 47 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Burnt Mill School takes 47 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Harlow bus from?

Chelmsford to Harlow bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Harlow train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Harlow?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Harlow is to bus which takes 47 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Harlow bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Harlow bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Burnt Mill School station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Harlow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Harlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Harlow is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Chelmsford to Harlow.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Harlow by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Burnt Mill Schoolbus 59
47 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Harlow Towntrain Stansted Express
1h 12m
£25–46
Drive 19.3 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Harlowcar 19.3 mi
27 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Harlowtaxi 19.3 mi
27 min
£120–160

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Harlow, Essex, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Bus Station to Burnt Mill School every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 47 min. First Essex also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chelmsford to Harlow Town via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 12m.

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