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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Salford is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 21m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Salford?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Salford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Salford?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Salford. 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 Salford?

The distance between Chelmsford and Salford is 216 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Salford without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chelmsford to Salford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Salford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Salford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Salford?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Salford is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £190 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Salford bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Salford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Salford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Salford?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Salford is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Chelmsford to Salford.

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

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Chelmsford to Salford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Chelmsford to Salford 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 Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 21m
£32–62
Drive 197.7 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Salfordcar 197.7 mi
4h 9m
£49–70
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
4h 9m
£86–307
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 39m
£104–170
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 23m
£43–103
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 49m
£46–182
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 49m
£218–385
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 Oxford Roadtrain
6h 3m
£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 55m
£124–291

Chelmsford to Salford by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Salford, 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, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 7h 21m.

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