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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Northampton Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Golders Green Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Chelmsford via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Northampton to Chelmsford?

The distance between Northampton and Chelmsford is 99 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Northampton to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Chelmsford bus from?

Northampton to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Chelmsford train from?

Northampton to Chelmsford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Northampton to Chelmsford is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Northampton to Chelmsford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northampton to Chelmsford train arrive?

Northampton to Chelmsford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Chelmsford is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Northampton to Chelmsford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Northampton to Chelmsford?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 56m
£38–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus 440
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3h 36m
£20–47
Drive 80.7 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Chelmsfordcar 80.7 mi
1h 51m
£20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Brentwoodtrain Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield
4h 44m
£37–72

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Distance: 98.1 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 3h 36m.

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