There are 9 ways to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
6h 25m£114–187Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
5h 49m£63–186Drive 285.4 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Chelmsfordcar 285.4 mi
4h 50m£71–103Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
10h 5m£137–206Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 35m£70–191Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
7h 13m£106–362Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 53m£117–342Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 52m£137–390Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
7h 25m£107–253
Cumbria to Chelmsford by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Chelmsford via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Cumbria and Chelmsford is 328 miles. The road distance is 287.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford, including transfers.
Cumbria to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Cumbria to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Chelmsford is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Cumbria to Chelmsford.
There are 589+ hotels available in Chelmsford.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Chelmsford, England?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Chelmsford via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–160
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
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