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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Chelmsford is to bus and train which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Chelmsford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Chelmsford?

The distance between Sheffield and Chelmsford is 197 miles. The road distance is 165.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Sheffield to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Chelmsford bus from?

Sheffield to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Chelmsford train from?

Sheffield to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Chelmsford is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Sheffield to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Sheffield to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Chelmsford train arrive?

Sheffield to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Chelmsford is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Sheffield to Chelmsford.

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

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Sheffield to Chelmsford - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 59m
£98–150
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Victoriabus Uk003 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
5h 21m
£34–64
Drive 164.6 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Chelmsfordcar 164.6 mi
2h 55m
£41–59
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 1m
£101–336
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 16m
£95–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Golders Green Stationbus 560 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
5h 53m
£39–94
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 27m
£65–172

Sheffield to Chelmsford by train and subway

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.7 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Chelmsford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 5h 53m.

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