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Compare train and flight for Manchester to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 train costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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$141 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Chelmsford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Chelmsford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Chelmsford:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Chelmsford costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Travel with British Airways to go to Chelmsford by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Chelmsford by train.
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