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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Ringwood is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Ringwood is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Ringwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Ringwood. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Meeting House Lane via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Ringwood?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Ringwood. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Southampton Central via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Ringwood?

The distance between Chelmsford and Ringwood is 129 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Ringwood without a car is to train and bus via Slough which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Chelmsford to Ringwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Ringwood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Ringwood train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Ringwood?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Ringwood is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Ringwood bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chelmsford to Ringwood train arrive?

Chelmsford to Ringwood train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Ringwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Ringwood is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Chelmsford to Ringwood.

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

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Train, bus via Slough
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminal 5train
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus 035
3h 42m
£44–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
5h 19m
£27–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
3h 46m
£53–141
Drive 126.7 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Ringwoodcar 126.7 mi
2h 45m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 54m
£53–142

Chelmsford to Ringwood by train and bus

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Distance: 128.5 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Meeting House Lane via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Southampton Central, and Coach Station in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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