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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Watford is to bus and line 321 bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Watford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Beechen Grove via Temp Bus Station and St Peter's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Watford station via Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Watford?

The distance between Chelmsford and Watford is 51 miles. The road distance is 44.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Watford without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 44m and costs £27 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Chelmsford to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Watford bus from?

Chelmsford to Watford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Watford train from?

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

Where does the Chelmsford to Watford bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Watford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Temp Bus Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Watford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Watford is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Chelmsford to Watford.

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

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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Chelmsford to Watford - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Watford by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Watford stationsubway Metropolitan
1h 44m
£27–35
Bus, line 321 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to St Peter's Streetbus 724
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Beechen Grovebus 321
3h 49m
£2–3
Drive 44.2 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Watfordcar 44.2 mi
1h 2m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Watfordtaxi 44.2 mi
1h 2m
£190–230

Chelmsford to Watford by train and subway

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Beechen Grove via Temp Bus Station and St Peter's Street in around 3h 49m.

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