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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 an average ticket price of zł 547 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 547, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,652.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 547 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,652 Average price | zł 355 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Chelmsford
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Chelmsford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Chelmsford:
A train is zł 1,105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Chelmsford costing on average zł 1,652.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
You'll arrive about 1h 16m sooner (3h 1m by train vs 4h 17m by car). Tickets start at around zł 547 compared to roughly zł 355 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Chelmsford
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 AM 1h15 Manchester 10:10 AM Chelmsford zł 820 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:55 AM 1h15 Manchester 10:10 AM Chelmsford zł 820 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:50 PM 1h00 Manchester 7:50 PM Chelmsford zł 1,061 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:50 PM 1h10 Manchester 4:00 PM Chelmsford zł 1,243 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Chelmsford:
A train is zł 1,105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Chelmsford costing on average zł 1,652.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Chelmsford as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus 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, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Chelmsford by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Chelmsford by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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