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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Leicester is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Leicester via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Leicester?

The distance between Chelmsford and Leicester is 131 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Chelmsford to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Leicester?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Leicester is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chelmsford to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Leicester is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Chelmsford to Leicester.

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

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Leicester 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 / ...
1h 58m
£61–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4h 2m
£18–29
Drive 112.9 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Leicestercar 112.9 mi
2h 3m
£28–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 4m
£52–83

Chelmsford to Leicester by train and subway

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Distance: 130.2 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Coach Station in around 4h 2m.

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