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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Booth's Supermarket and arriving at Bus Station via O2 Centre, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Chelmsford via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Penrith to Chelmsford?

The distance between Penrith and Chelmsford is 333 miles. The road distance is 282.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Penrith to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Chelmsford bus from?

Penrith to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Booth's Supermarket station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Chelmsford train from?

Penrith to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Penrith to Chelmsford is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Penrith to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Penrith to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Penrith to Chelmsford train arrive?

Penrith to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Chelmsford is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Penrith to Chelmsford.

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Penrith to Chelmsford - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Penrith to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
6h 30m
£117–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
9h 8m
£44–67
Drive 280.6 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Chelmsfordcar 280.6 mi
4h 42m
£70–100
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 5m
£66–185
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 42m
£122–182
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 49m
£59–181
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 35m
£117–348
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 29m
£133–374
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 55m
£102–241
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 40m
£102–338
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 40m
£103–227

Penrith to Chelmsford by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 331 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Booth's Supermarket to Bus Station via O2 Centre, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 8m.

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