What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £120 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Stansted Airport Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Stansted Airport Station?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station?

The distance between Chelmsford and Stansted Airport Station is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station?

The bus from Bus Station to Coach Station takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station train from?

Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station is to bus which takes 39 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station?

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Where can I stay near Stansted Airport Station?

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Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Station by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
39 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
1h 31m
£35–49
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Stationtaxi 18 mi
25 min
£120–150
Drive 18 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport Stationcar 18 mi
25 min
£5–7

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Distance: 18.3 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Stansted Airport Station, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chelmsford to Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 31m.

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