Chelmsford to Derby Trains

Chelmsford to Derby trains

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The average train between Chelmsford and Derby takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...

2h 44m

£71–109

Chelmsford to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:25 PM → 5:09 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 5:27 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
3:48 PM → 6:14 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
4:10 PM → 6:34 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 12:26 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 2:41 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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