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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Chelmsford via Peterborough, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Chelmsford?

The distance between Sleaford and Chelmsford is 144 miles. The road distance is 115.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Sleaford to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Chelmsford train from?

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

Where does the Sleaford to Chelmsford train arrive?

Sleaford to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Chelmsford is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sleaford to Chelmsford.

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

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Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

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Sleaford to Chelmsford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sleaford to Chelmsford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
2h 28m
£54–150
Drive 114.8 mi
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1. Drive from Sleaford to Chelmsfordcar 114.8 mi
2h 8m
£28–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 27
2. Take the train from Grantham to Stevenagetrain
3. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to County Hotelbus 59
4h 54m
£29–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3h 35m
£55–85

Sleaford to Chelmsford by train and subway

89Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.1 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Chelmsford via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 28m.

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