What is the cheapest way to get from Long Melford to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from Long Melford to Chelmsford is to line 42 bus and line 170 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Melford to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Long Melford to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Long Melford and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Melford to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Chapel Green and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Long Melford to Chelmsford?

The distance between Long Melford and Chelmsford is 32 miles. The road distance is 31 miles.

How do I travel from Long Melford to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Long Melford to Chelmsford without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 48m and costs £14 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Long Melford to Chelmsford?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Long Melford to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Melford to Chelmsford bus from?

Long Melford to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Long Melford to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Long Melford to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Long Melford to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Melford to Chelmsford is 31 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Long Melford to Chelmsford.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 593+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Long Melford to Chelmsford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 43 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Melford to Chelmsford by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chapel Green to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Chelmsfordtrain
1h 48m
£14–28
Line 42 bus, line 170 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 170 / ...
2h 53m
£6–10
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsfordtrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 1m
£14–27
Drive 30.8 mi
1. Drive from Long Melford to Chelmsfordcar 30.8 mi
41 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Long Melford to Chelmsfordtaxi 30.8 mi
41 min
£200–250

Long Melford to Chelmsford by bus and train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.6 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Long Melford, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a bus from Chapel Green to Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Interchange in around 2h 53m.

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