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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Salcombe is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Salcombe is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Totnes via Stratford station, London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Salcombe?

The distance between Chelmsford and Salcombe is 256 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Salcombe without a car is to train and line 164 bus which takes 5h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Chelmsford to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Salcombe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Salcombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Salcombe is to bus which takes 10h 28m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Salcombe bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Salcombe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Salcombe is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Chelmsford to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Chelmsford to Salcombe - 7 ways to travel via train, line 164 bus, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chelmsford to Salcombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 164 bus
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to McIlwraith Roadbus 164
5h 45m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 501
10h 28m
£47–113
Drive 245.9 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Salcombecar 245.9 mi
4h 57m
£60–87
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
7h 55m
£128–264
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
7h 18m
£102–235
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
8h 15m
£202–455
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
9h
£249–503

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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Distance: 254.5 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chelmsford to Shadycombe Road via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 18m.

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