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How to get fromChelmsford to Penrithby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 40m
    £111–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Booth's Supermarketbus bus Ukn31
    9h 23m
    £38–64

  3. Drive  281.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Penrithcar car 281.2 mi
    4h 43m
    £70–101

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 16m
    £60–183

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    9h 30m
    £122–188

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 51m
    £67–188

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 59m
    £134–377

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 30m
    £103–339

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 17m
    £114–319

Chelmsford to Penrith by train, foot, and subway

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Penrith North Lakes via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Booth's Supermarket via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 23m.

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