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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 $143 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. 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 $143, while a flight costs an average of $422.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price Cheapest | $422 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Chelmsford:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Chelmsford costing on average $92.
A bus is $79 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Chelmsford costing on average $156.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
You'll arrive about 1h 16m sooner (3h 1m by train vs 4h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $92 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.
- 3:10 PM1h10Manchester4:20 PMChelmsford$1421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:10 PM1h10Manchester4:20 PMChelmsford$1421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:35 PM1h00Manchester6:35 PMChelmsford$2151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:40 PM1h05Manchester4:45 PMChelmsford$1431One-way0 transfers
- 5:45 AM1h15Manchester7:00 AMChelmsford$1801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Chelmsford:
A train is $280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Chelmsford costing on average $422.
Other travel options to Chelmsford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Chelmsford station (CHM).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chelmsford by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Chelmsford by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Chelmsford by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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