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How to get fromTorquay to Chelmsfordby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Torquay to Chelmsford by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    4h 25m
    £101–188

  2. Drive  224.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Torquay to Chelmsfordcar car 224.1 mi
    4h 30m
    £56–81

  3. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    6h 54m
    £268–496

  4. Train via Exeter St Davids

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    6h 56m
    £90–189

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    7h 32m
    £128–278

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    7h 32m
    £223–448

Torquay to Chelmsford by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Chelmsford via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 25m.

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