The average train between Driffield and Chelmsford takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Driffield 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.
Trains run hourly between Driffield and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Driffield is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Driffield to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Driffield station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Driffield to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Driffield station.
Driffield to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Driffield to Chelmsford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Driffield and Chelmsford is 259.7 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Driffield to Chelmsford via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 6m.