Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Chelmsford

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    5h 13m
    £114–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 561 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    9h 9m
    £46–79

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    7h 25m
    £53–76

  4. Drive  280.6 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Chelmsfordcar car 280.6 mi
    4h 42m
    £70–101

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    4h 52m
    £67–185

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    4h 51m
    £60–181

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    5h 19m
    £134–374

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    5h 36m
    £117–328

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train
    5h 52m
    £102–251

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train
    5h 36m
    £103–237

  11. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    6h 36m
    £103–338

Penrith to Chelmsford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Penrith to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Bus Station via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There