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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Chelmsford is to bus and train which costs £55 - £120 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Chelmsford is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Penzance to Chelmsford?

The distance between Penzance and Chelmsford is 339 miles. The road distance is 313.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Penzance to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Chelmsford bus from?

Penzance to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Chelmsford train from?

Penzance to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Penzance to Chelmsford is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Penzance to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Penzance to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Chelmsford train arrive?

Penzance to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Chelmsford is 313 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Penzance to Chelmsford.

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

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Penzance to Chelmsford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
6h 9m
£155–293
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
9h 45m
£59–114
Drive 311.7 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Chelmsfordcar 311.7 mi
6h 2m
£76–110
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
5h 43m
£60–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
10h 51m
£67–159
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
9h 14m
£262–604
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
8h 51m
£185–426
Train, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
10h 18m
£138–338

Penzance to Chelmsford by train

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Distance: 336.6 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 10h 51m.

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