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 £35 - £65 and takes 7h 53m.

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 42m 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, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

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 Dane Road and arriving at Chelmsford via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Sale to Chelmsford?

The distance between Sale and Chelmsford is 221 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 42m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 42m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Sale to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Sale to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green 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 577+ 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 42m
£78–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
7h 53m
£39–65
Drive 196.7 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Chelmsfordcar 196.7 mi
4h 3m
£49–71
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Dane Road 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
£89–284
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 41m
£94–140
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 44m
£52–153
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 7m
£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 23m
£58–158
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 15m
£101–199

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dane Road to Chelmsford via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 53m.

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