What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Manchester Piccadilly Station station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Chelmsford and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 216 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station - 10 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station, including transfers.

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There are 10 ways to get from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station 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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 19m
£81–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
7h 26m
£44–106
Drive 204.3 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 204.3 mi
3h 41m
£50–72
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 43m
£85–306
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 17m
£107–168
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 54m
£105–168
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 23m
£45–161
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 23m
£227–394
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 13m
£58–158
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 29m
£122–290

Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly Station by bus and train

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station via Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 26m.

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