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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Rushden is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Rushden is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Coach Station, Drummer St Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Rushden?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Wellingborough via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Rushden?

The distance between Chelmsford and Rushden is 102 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Rushden without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Chelmsford to Rushden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Rushden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Rushden train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Rushden?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Rushden is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Rushden bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Rushden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Rushden is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Chelmsford to Rushden.

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

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Chelmsford to Rushden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Rushden 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 Wellingboroughtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 3m
£73–104
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus 50 / ...
5h 16m
£11–19
Bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to St Albans City stationbus 724
3. Take the train from St Albans City to Bedfordtrain
4. Take the bus from Bedford station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus 50
4h 54m
£21–24
Drive 71 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Rushdencar 71 mi
1h 41m
£18–26
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bedford station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus 50
3h 11m
£46–56

Chelmsford to Rushden by bus and train

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Distance: 101.5 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Rushden via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Wellingborough in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Coach Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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