The average train between Chelmsford and Nottingham takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Nottingham. 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Nottingham station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Chelmsford to Nottingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Nottingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Chelmsford to Nottingham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chelmsford and Nottingham is 174.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Nottingham via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 53m.