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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Chelmsford via Baker Street station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Solihull to Chelmsford?

The distance between Solihull and Chelmsford is 139 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Chelmsford without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 51m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Solihull to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Chelmsford bus from?

Solihull to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Chelmsford train from?

Solihull to Chelmsford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.

Train or bus from Solihull to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Solihull to Chelmsford is to train via London which takes 2h 51m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Solihull to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Solihull to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Solihull to Chelmsford train arrive?

Solihull to Chelmsford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.

Can I drive from Solihull to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Chelmsford is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Solihull to Chelmsford.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 51m
£66–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Stationbus 777
5h 30m
£28–65
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Solihull to Chelmsfordcar 121.4 mi
2h 40m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 43m
£89–136

Solihull to Chelmsford by train, foot, and subway

190Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.7 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Solihull to Chelmsford via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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