What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Trafford Centre?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Trafford Centre station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Trafford Centre?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at The Trafford Centre via Moorgate station, London Euston and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre?

The distance between Chelmsford and Trafford Centre is 222 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Trafford Centre bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Trafford Centre train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £190 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Trafford Centre bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chelmsford to Trafford Centre train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Trafford Centre is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre.

Where can I stay near Trafford Centre?

There are 3643+ hotels available in Trafford Centre.

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There are 10 ways to get from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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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
4h 1m
£83–149
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 / ...
8h 16m
£34–64
Drive 200.4 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Trafford Centrecar 200.4 mi
4h 2m
£49–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to The Trafford Centretram
4h 30m
£88–311
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 53m
£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 / ...
9h 5m
£45–105
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 9m
£48–186
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
6h 9m
£210–389
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
5h 15m
£126–295
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 Piccadillytrain
6h 54m
£60–162

Chelmsford to Trafford Centre by train, foot, subway, and tram

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Distance: 220.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Trafford Centre, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to The Trafford Centre via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 16m.

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