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Compare bus and train for Chelmsford to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$179 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 9m Average total duration 14h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Liverpool:
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Liverpool costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Chelmsford to Liverpool
How to get from Chelmsford to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:10 PM3h54Chelmsford10:04 PMLiverpool$881One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:10 PM3h54Chelmsford10:04 PMLiverpool$881One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:18 AM3h45Chelmsford10:03 AMLiverpool$951One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:56 AM4h03Chelmsford9:59 AMLiverpool$1331One-way0 transfers
4:11 AM4h31Chelmsford8:42 AMLiverpool$3041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Liverpool:
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Liverpool costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 39m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Liverpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
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