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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Kendal is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Kendal?

The distance between Chelmsford and Kendal is 292 miles. The road distance is 260.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Chelmsford to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Kendal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Kendal train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Kendal?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Kendal is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Kendal bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Kendal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Kendal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Kendal is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Chelmsford to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 42m
£104–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 15m
£48–86
Drive 259.2 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Kendalcar 259.2 mi
4h 45m
£64–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 59m
£110–327
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 14m
£115–181
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 1m
£67–201
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 Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 45m
£75–206
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 Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 52m
£142–395
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 Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 23m
£114–359

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Distance: 289.8 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to The Shakespeare Inn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Inn via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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