Ely to Chelmsford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Chelmsford takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 41m
Duration: 89 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 6m

£42–66

Ely to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ely and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:32 PM → 8:46 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:32 PM → 10:20 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
10:26 PM → 5:55 AM
Arrives next day
7h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:41 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 4:18 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:32 AM → 10:20 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:40 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 4:40 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:32 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:32 PM → 8:58 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:41 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 4:18 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:41 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 4:18 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:41 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 4:18 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ely to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Ely to Chelmsford train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:32 PM → 8:46 PM

8:32 PM → 10:20 PM

10:26 PM → 5:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:40 AM

10:32 AM → 12:40 PM

12:32 PM → 2:41 PM

2:32 PM → 4:18 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:32 AM → 10:20 AM

10:32 AM → 12:40 PM

12:32 PM → 2:40 PM

2:32 PM → 4:40 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:32 PM → 2:58 PM

2:32 PM → 4:58 PM

4:32 PM → 6:58 PM

6:32 PM → 8:58 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:40 AM

10:32 AM → 12:40 PM

12:32 PM → 2:41 PM

2:32 PM → 4:18 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:40 AM

10:32 AM → 12:40 PM

12:32 PM → 2:41 PM

2:32 PM → 4:18 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:40 AM

10:32 AM → 12:40 PM

12:32 PM → 2:41 PM

2:32 PM → 4:18 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Ely to Ipswich

Train from Ipswich to Chelmsford

10:26 PM → 5:55 AM
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