The train between Chelmsford and Manchester takes 3h 20m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Chelmsford and Manchester. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 20m.
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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 Piccadilly station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Chelmsford to Manchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Manchester is 266.6 km. The road distance is 330 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.