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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Chelmsford is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Bus Station via Stratford City Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Stansted to Chelmsford?

The distance between Stansted and Chelmsford is 52 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Chelmsford without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 14m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Stansted to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Chelmsford bus from?

Stansted to Chelmsford bus services, operated by 1st Bus Stop, depart from Labour-in-Vain Road station.

Where does the Stansted to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Stansted to Chelmsford bus services, operated by 1st Bus Stop, arrive at Barrack Row station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Chelmsford is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Stansted to Chelmsford.

Where can I stay near Chelmsford?

There are 591+ hotels available in Chelmsford.

Stansted to Chelmsford - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, line 223 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Stansted to Chelmsford by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Ebbsfleet Internationaltaxi
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 14m
£64–88
Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Chelmsfordcar 37.4 mi
43 min
£10–14
Line 223 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2h 57m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Chelmsfordtaxi 37.4 mi
43 min
£160–200
Line 223 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 56m
Line 223 bus, train via Shenfield
1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Shenfieldtrain
3h 22m

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Distance: 51.8 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Bus Station via Barrack Row, Gravesend, Stratford International, Stratford City Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 2h 57m.

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