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How to get fromManchester to Chelmsfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    3h 5m
    £79–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    6h 51m
    £29–54

  3. Drive 204.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Chelmsfordcar car 204.2 mi
    3h 41m
    £51–73

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    4h 2m
    £87–304

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    6h 15m
    £104–155

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    5h 27m
    £51–140

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    5h 36m
    £218–382

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    5h 57m
    £58–177

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    4h 38m
    £122–299

Manchester to Chelmsford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar323Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station in around 6h 51m.

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