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

The cheapest way to get from Harlow to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Harlow to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Harlow and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Stow Upper and arriving at County Hotel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Harlow and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Harlow Town and arriving at Chelmsford via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Harlow to Chelmsford?

The distance between Harlow and Chelmsford is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harlow to Chelmsford without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from The Stow Upper to County Hotel takes 46 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Harlow to Chelmsford bus from?

Harlow to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from The Stow Upper station.

Where do I catch the Harlow to Chelmsford train from?

Harlow to Chelmsford train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Harlow Town station.

Train or bus from Harlow to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Harlow to Chelmsford is to bus which takes 46 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Harlow to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Harlow to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at County Hotel station.

Where does the Harlow to Chelmsford train arrive?

Harlow to Chelmsford train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Harlow to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlow to Chelmsford is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Harlow to Chelmsford.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Harlow to Chelmsford by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Stow Upper to County Hotelbus 59
46 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Harlow Town to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 12m
£25–46
Drive 19.3 mi
1. Drive from Harlow to Chelmsfordcar 19.3 mi
27 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlow to Chelmsfordtaxi 19.3 mi
27 min
£120–160

Harlow to Chelmsford by bus

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Distance: 18.7 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Harlow, Essex, England and Chelmsford, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from The Stow Upper to County Hotel every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 46 min. First Essex also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harlow Town to Chelmsford via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 12m.

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