What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Chelmsford?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Trains for the journey to Chelmsford from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Chelmsford from Manchester?
You can get to Chelmsford with just $78 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Avanti West Coast4h 14m05:04 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:18 AMChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/21/2026 5:04:00 AM to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/21/2026 9:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
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Avanti West Coast4h 7m05:04 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:11 AMChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/21/2026 5:04:00 AM to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/21/2026 9:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 7m
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Avanti West Coast3h 48m05:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:42 AMChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/21/2026 5:54:00 AM to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/21/2026 9:42:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
Cheapest Trains Monday
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Ryanair25h 20m06:50 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 6:50:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
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EasyJet Airline23h 50m08:20 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 8:20:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
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Ryanair25h 40m09:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station11:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 9:30:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
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EasyJet Airline5h 10m02:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:40 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 2:30:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/23/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Jet2.com30h 15m04:55 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station11:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 4:55:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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Avanti West Coast3h 59m05:04 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:03 AMChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2026 5:04:00 AM to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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Avanti West Coast4h 29m05:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:23 AMChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2026 5:54:00 AM to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2026 10:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
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Avanti West Coast3h 48m05:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:42 AMChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2026 5:54:00 AM to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:42:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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CrossCountry4h 32m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:43 AMChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2026 5:11:00 AM to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 32m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Chelmsford?
You can get to Chelmsford from Manchester in just 3h 48m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Avanti West Coast3h 48m05:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:42 AMChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/21/2026 5:54:00 AM to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/21/2026 9:42:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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Avanti West Coast4h 7m05:04 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:11 AMChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/21/2026 5:04:00 AM to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/21/2026 9:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 7m
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Avanti West Coast4h 14m05:04 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:18 AMChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/21/2026 5:04:00 AM to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/21/2026 9:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 14m
Fastest Trains Monday
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EasyJet Airline5h 10m02:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station7:40 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 2:30:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/23/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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EasyJet Airline23h 50m08:20 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 8:20:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
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Ryanair25h 20m06:50 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 6:50:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
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Ryanair25h 40m09:30 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station11:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 9:30:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m
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Jet2.com30h 15m04:55 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station11:10 PMLondon Southend AirportLondon Southend Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/23/2026 4:55:00 PM to London Southend Airport, London Southend Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/24/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
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Avanti West Coast3h 48m05:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:42 AMChelmsfordHatfield Peverel Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2026 5:54:00 AM to Hatfield Peverel Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:42:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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Avanti West Coast3h 59m05:04 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:03 AMChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2026 5:04:00 AM to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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Avanti West Coast4h 29m05:54 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:23 AMChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2026 5:54:00 AM to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2026 10:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
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CrossCountry4h 32m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:43 AMChelmsfordSouth Woodham Ferrers Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/26/2026 5:11:00 AM to South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, Chelmsford (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/26/2026 9:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 32m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Manchester to Chelmsford
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Chelmsford?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Shudehill Interchange, Victoria Station or Piccadilly Train Station, while in Chelmsford you will be arriving at South Woodham Ferrers Train Station, bus station or Hatfield Peverel Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chelmsford from Manchester? With 4 connections between 2 Flight and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Chelmsford, you can pay as low as $78 with a Train from Avanti West Coast.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Chelmsford in just 3h 48m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Chelmsford are Avanti West Coast, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Chelmsford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Spring field, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Rochester Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Chelmsford?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Chelmsford, are Avanti West Coast, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry
Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline and Jet2.com
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Chelmsford
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Chelmsford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Chelmsford
How can I reach Chelmsford from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Flight and Train, with which you can get to Chelmsford from Manchester.
How far is Chelmsford from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Chelmsford is 165.7 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Chelmsford?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 45 kgs, and a flight 66 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Chelmsford?
You can get to Chelmsford with just $78 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Chelmsford?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chelmsford in just 3h 48m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
More routes to Manchester and to Chelmsford
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Chelmsford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
