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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Chelmsford is to bus and train which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Bus Station via Golders Green Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Chelmsford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Durham to Chelmsford?

The distance between Durham and Chelmsford is 287 miles. The road distance is 257.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Durham to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Chelmsford bus from?

Durham to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Chelmsford train from?

Durham to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Durham to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Durham to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Durham to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Durham to Chelmsford train arrive?

Durham to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Durham to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Chelmsford is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Durham to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Chelmsford?

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Durham to Chelmsford - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Durham to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 41m
£102–153
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
8h 43m
£57–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Golders Green Stationbus 598
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 21m
£59–138
Drive 256 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Chelmsfordcar 256 mi
4h 18m
£63–90
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 43m
£79–302
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
5h 40m
£90–163
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 31m
£83–232
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 35m
£136–335
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 9m
£133–387
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 43m
£153–435
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
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
6h 8m
£118–309

Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 285.1 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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You can take a train from Durham to Chelmsford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Bus Station via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 8h 21m.

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