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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Chelmsford is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Bus Station via Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Chelmsford?

The distance between Cornwall and Chelmsford is 296 miles. The road distance is 272.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cornwall to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Chelmsford bus from?

Cornwall to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Chelmsford train from?

Cornwall to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Chelmsford is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Cornwall to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Cornwall to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Chelmsford train arrive?

Cornwall to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Chelmsford is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Cornwall to Chelmsford.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 586+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Cornwall to Chelmsford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
6h 21m
£131–248
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Newquaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
4h 50m
£57–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
10h 20m
£60–141
Drive 271.1 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Chelmsfordcar 271.1 mi
5h 21m
£66–96
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
7h 49m
£127–273
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
8h 13m
£264–642
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
7h 58m
£178–424
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
11h 20m
£130–320

Cornwall to Chelmsford by bus and train

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Distance: 293.9 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Roundabout to Chelmsford via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 10h 20m.

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