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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Chelmsford?

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 26m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Chelmsford?

The distance between Cumbria and Chelmsford is 328 miles. The road distance is 287.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Chelmsford bus from?

Cumbria to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Chelmsford train from?

Cumbria to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Cumbria to Chelmsford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Chelmsford train arrive?

Cumbria to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Chelmsford is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Cumbria to Chelmsford.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 586+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Cumbria to Chelmsford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
6h 26m
£118–202
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
5h 50m
£68–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 838
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
11h 12m
£73–174
Drive 285.4 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Chelmsfordcar 285.4 mi
4h 50m
£71–102
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
9h 58m
£140–216
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 30m
£76–196
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
7h 13m
£104–354
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 53m
£121–364
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 47m
£142–397
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
7h 20m
£109–263

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN) flights

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Distance: 325.8 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 11h 12m.

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