Derby to Chelmsford Trains

Derby to Chelmsford trains

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The average train between Derby and Chelmsford takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Chelmsford. 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 32m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
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2h 26m

£74–105

Derby to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:08 PM → 6:35 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 7:06 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
5:08 PM → 7:33 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
5:34 PM → 8:07 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:27 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:27 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:27 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:14 AM → 7:27 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:47 AM → 7:21 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
4:56 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:02 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 12:41 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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