The average train between Chelmsford and Manchester takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Manchester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Chelmsford to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Chelmsford to Manchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chelmsford and Manchester is 266.6 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Manchester Piccadilly via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 20m.
