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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chelmsford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $181 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Manchester:
A bus is $39 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Manchester costing on average $102 (€102).
A bus is $118 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chelmsford to Manchester costing on average $181 (€181).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Chelmsford to Manchester
How to get from Chelmsford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+W34053+
C0463812:25 PM3h40Chelmsford station (CHM)4:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$791One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+W34053+C0463812:25 PM3h40Chelmsford station (CHM)4:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$791One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- BA13788:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:30 PMManchester Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+W34053+P0110012:11 PM3h54Chelmsford station (CHM)4:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$791One-way2 transfers
- Tube from Stratford (London) to London Euston+W34280+C0469012:41 PM3h38Chelmsford station (CHM)4:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$811One-way2 transfers
- Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+W34102+P665378:43 AM3h36Chelmsford station (CHM)12:19 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1101One-way2 transfers
- BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
- BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$1761One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:20 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:20 PMManchester Airport$3141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chelmsford to Manchester:
A bus is $39 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chelmsford to Manchester costing on average $102 (€102).
A bus is $118 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chelmsford to Manchester costing on average $181 (€181).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Manchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Manchester by train.
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