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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Chelmsford is to bus and train which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Chelmsford via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Preston to Chelmsford?

The distance between Preston and Chelmsford is 242 miles. The road distance is 231.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Preston to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Chelmsford bus from?

Preston to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Chelmsford train from?

Preston to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Preston to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Preston to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Preston to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Chelmsford is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Preston to Chelmsford.

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

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Preston to Chelmsford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 9m
£86–155
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
7h 21m
£48–103
Drive 229.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Chelmsfordcar 229.9 mi
4h 21m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston 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
4h 56m
£98–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 25m
£50–114
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 7m
£62–162
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 10m
£62–162
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 35m
£134–314
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 53m
£101–236
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
5h 42m
£89–232

Preston to Chelmsford by train, subway, and foot

222Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.4 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 25m.

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