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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Marks and Spencer and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Chelmsford via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Sale to Chelmsford?

The distance between Sale and Chelmsford is 222 miles. The road distance is 197.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Sale to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Chelmsford bus from?

Sale to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Chelmsford train from?

Sale to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Sale to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Sale to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £250 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Sale to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Sale to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Sale to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sale to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Chelmsford is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Sale to Chelmsford.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 586+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Sale to Chelmsford - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sale to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 44m
£79–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
9h 39m
£41–63
Drive 196.7 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Chelmsfordcar 196.7 mi
4h 3m
£50–72
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Sale to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 36m
£89–314
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 55m
£94–135
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 57m
£57–243
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 6m
£219–352
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 59m
£64–219
Fly Manchester Airport to London Southend Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
6h 38m
£58–262

Sale to Chelmsford by bus

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sale to Chelmsford via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Coach Station in around 9h 39m.

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