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How to get fromChelmsford to Ypresby train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Ypres by train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train, line 86 bus via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curiebus bus 86
    5h 15m
    €118–195

  2. Train, line 86 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curiebus bus 86
    5h 23m
    €52–110

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar car
    3h 8m
    €175–193

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Yprescar car
    4h 16m
    €69–147

Chelmsford to Ypres by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Ypres, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Chelmsford to Ypres. However, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Lille Europe, walk to Gare Lille Europe, take the line 86 bus to Curie, walk to Wervik, then take the train to Ypres. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chelmsford to Ypres via Folkestone and Calais-Fréthun in around 3h 8m.

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