There are 4 ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leamington Spatrain
- Take the train from Leamington Spa to London Marylebonetrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
3h 26m£64–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from McDonalds to Transport Museumbus X18
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
5h 55m£28–61Drive 122 mi
- Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsfordcar 122 mi
2h 24m£30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from NatWest Bank to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
- Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddingtontrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
5h 32m£61–121
Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from McDonalds and arriving at Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Stratford-upon-Avon and arriving at Chelmsford via Leamington Spa, Baker Street station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Chelmsford is 138 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford, including transfers.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from McDonalds station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Stratford-upon-Avon station.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Chelmsford, England?
You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford via Leamington Spa, London Marylebone, Baker Street station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDonalds to Bus Station via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
Train from Leamington Spa to London Marylebone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from McDonalds to Transport Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from NatWest Bank to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Transport Museum station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Leamington Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chelmsford.
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