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

The cheapest way to get from York to Chelmsford is to bus and train which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Chelmsford is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between York and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between York and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from York to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Chelmsford via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from York to Chelmsford?

The distance between York and Chelmsford is 221 miles. The road distance is 197.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from York to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Chelmsford bus from?

York to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Chelmsford train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from York to Chelmsford is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the York to Chelmsford bus arrive?

York to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the York to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Chelmsford is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from York to Chelmsford.

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

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York to Chelmsford - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 41m
£67–122
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk014
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
7h 6m
£45–93
Drive 196.7 mi
1. Drive from York to Chelmsfordcar 196.7 mi
3h 27m
£49–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 30m
£111–344
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
4h 34m
£68–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Golders Green Stationbus 561
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
7h 33m
£51–121
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
6h 58m
£63–134
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 18m
£103–360
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
6h 32m
£265–696

York to Chelmsford by train and subway

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Distance: 219.4 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from York to Chelmsford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 7h 33m.

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