What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Copperbeech Close and arriving at Bus Station via Trumpington Park-and-Ride and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Huntingdon and arriving at Chelmsford via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from St Ives to Chelmsford?

The distance between St Ives and Chelmsford is 76 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Chelmsford without a car is to bus and train via The Busway station which takes 2h 48m and costs £16 - £29.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Chelmsford?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from St Ives to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Chelmsford bus from?

St Ives to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Copperbeech Close station.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Chelmsford train from?

St Ives to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Huntingdon station.

Train or bus from St Ives to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from St Ives to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the St Ives to Chelmsford bus arrive?

St Ives to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where does the St Ives to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Chelmsford is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from St Ives to Chelmsford.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

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St Ives to Chelmsford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to Chelmsford by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via The Busway station
best
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to The Busway stationbus A
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2h 48m
£16–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus A
2. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3h 55m
£10–19
Train
1. Take the train from Huntingdon to Farringdontrain Peterborough - Horsham
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 8m
£48–93
Drive 58.2 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Chelmsfordcar 58.2 mi
1h 4m
£14–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Cambridge North stationbus B
2. Take the train from Cambridge North to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3h 16m
£17–30

St Ives to Chelmsford by bus and train

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Distance: 75.6 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Chelmsford via Rookery Way, Huntingdon station, Huntingdon, Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copperbeech Close to Bus Station via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and Coach Station in around 3h 55m.

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