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There are 8 ways to get from Chelmsford to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 48m
    £67–127

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    7h 5m
    £48–105

  3. Drive 196.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Yorkcar car 196.9 mi
    3h 27m
    £48–70

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane STN - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    6h 42m
    £60–143

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 32m
    £67–113

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5h 5m
    £102–351

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LCY - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    6h 54m
    £262–645

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    5h 53m
    £110–347

Chelmsford to York by train and subway

Calendar406Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to York via Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 48m.

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