Travel Information between Chelmsford and Chester
| 173 miles | |
| Train or flight | |
| £49 - | |
| Flight • £49 • 1 h 5 min | |
| Flight • £49 • 1 h 5 min | |
| Avanti West Coast |
Travel 173 miles by train or flight between Chelmsford and Chester. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Avanti West Coast among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Chelmsford to Chester.
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How to get to Chester from Chelmsford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Chester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Chelmsford to Chester
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There are 2 ways to get from Chelmsford to Chester: train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Chester from Chelmsford is by taking a flight, which costs on average £49.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Chelmsford to Chester:
A flight is less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Chelmsford to Chester costing on average.
Taking a flight costs £13 less than taking a train, which costs on average £63 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Chelmsford to Chester is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Chester that take longer:
Getting to Chester by train takes 3 h 32 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 173 miles from Chelmsford to Chester.
The average frequency per day from Chelmsford to Chester is:
- 6 coaches per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Chelmsford to Chester as scheduled services by train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chelmsford to Chester:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chelmsford to Chester:
- You can travel between Chelmsford and Chester by train with Avanti West Coast or Abellio Greater Anglia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £63 with Avanti West Coast from Chelmsford to Chester.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chelmsford to Chester with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Chester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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