What is the cheapest way to get from St Albans City to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from St Albans City to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Albans City to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from St Albans City to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between St Albans City and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from St Albans City station to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from St Albans City station and arriving at County Hotel via Temp Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between St Albans City and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from St Albans City to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from St Albans City and arriving at Chelmsford via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from St Albans City to Chelmsford?

The distance between St Albans City and Chelmsford is 52 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

How do I travel from St Albans City to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from St Albans City to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £25 - £55.

How long does it take to get from St Albans City to Chelmsford?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from St Albans City to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Albans City to Chelmsford bus from?

St Albans City to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Albans City station.

Where do I catch the St Albans City to Chelmsford train from?

St Albans City to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from St Albans City station.

Train or bus from St Albans City to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from St Albans City to Chelmsford is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the St Albans City to Chelmsford bus arrive?

St Albans City to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Temp Bus Station.

Where does the St Albans City to Chelmsford train arrive?

St Albans City to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from St Albans City to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between St Albans City to Chelmsford is 44 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from St Albans City to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from St Albans City to Chelmsford?

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St Albans City to Chelmsford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from St Albans City to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Albans City to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 12m
£26–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Albans City station to Temp Bus Stationbus 724
2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to County Hotelbus 59
2h 50m
£3–4
Drive 43.8 mi
1. Drive from St Albans City to Chelmsfordcar 43.8 mi
46 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Albans City to Chelmsfordtaxi 43.8 mi
46 min
£280–350

St Albans City to Chelmsford by train and subway

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Distance: 51.5 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between St Albans City, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from St Albans City to Chelmsford via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Albans City station to County Hotel via Temp Bus Station in around 2h 50m.

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