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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Chelmsford is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via O2 Centre, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Chelmsford via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Chelmsford?

The distance between Sunderland and Chelmsford is 312 miles. The road distance is 267.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Sunderland to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chelmsford bus from?

Sunderland to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chelmsford train from?

Sunderland to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chelmsford is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Sunderland to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Sunderland to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Sunderland to Chelmsford train arrive?

Sunderland to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Chelmsford is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Sunderland to Chelmsford.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Sunderland to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
4h 11m
£105–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 28m
£42–86
Drive 265.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Chelmsfordcar 265.6 mi
4h 26m
£67–97
Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
3h 51m
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Peterboroughtrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 59m
£85–123
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
9h 19m
£52–81
Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NCL - STN
5h 7m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 43m
£65–214
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 47m
£132–403
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 12m
£103–269

Sunderland to Chelmsford by train and subway

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Distance: 310.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Chelmsford via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station via O2 Centre, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 28m.

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