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

The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Lincoln and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Lincoln and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Chelmsford via Newark North Gate, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Lincoln to Chelmsford?

The distance between Lincoln and Chelmsford is 169 miles. The road distance is 133.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lincoln to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Lincoln to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Chelmsford bus from?

Lincoln to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Lincoln to Chelmsford train from?

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

Train or bus from Lincoln to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Lincoln to Chelmsford is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Lincoln to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Lincoln to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Lincoln to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lincoln to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Chelmsford is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Lincoln to Chelmsford.

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

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Lincoln to Chelmsford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 44m
£62–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
5h 17m
£30–71
Drive 133.2 mi
1. Drive from Lincoln to Chelmsfordcar 133.2 mi
2h 27m
£33–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
4h 7m
£57–100

Lincoln to Chelmsford by train and subway

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2h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.6 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Chelmsford via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 17m.

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