What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester Town to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester Town to Chelmsford is to line 371 bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester Town to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Colchester Town to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester Town and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA and arriving at Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Colchester Town and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colchester Town and arriving at Chelmsford. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Colchester Town to Chelmsford?

The distance between Colchester Town and Chelmsford is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.2 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester Town to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester Town to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs £11 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Colchester Town to Chelmsford?

The train from Colchester Town to Chelmsford takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Colchester Town to Chelmsford bus from?

Colchester Town to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA station.

Where do I catch the Colchester Town to Chelmsford train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester Town to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Colchester Town to Chelmsford is to train which takes 35 min and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Colchester Town to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Colchester Town to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 station.

Where does the Colchester Town to Chelmsford train arrive?

Colchester Town to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.

Can I drive from Colchester Town to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester Town to Chelmsford is 24 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Colchester Town to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester Town to Chelmsford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester Town to Chelmsford?

Book your Colchester Town to Chelmsford bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

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Colchester Town to Chelmsford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester Town to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester Town to Chelmsfordtrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
35 min
£11–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1bus Uk007
53 min
£2–5
Drive 24.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester Town to Chelmsfordcar 24.1 mi
28 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester Town to Chelmsfordtaxi 24.1 mi
28 min
£160–190
Line 371 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Retail Marketbus 371 / ...
1h 27m
£2–3

Colchester Town to Chelmsford by train

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Distance: 24.1 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Colchester Town, England and Chelmsford, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester Town to Chelmsford hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1 once daily. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 50 min.

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