Ely to Chelmsford Trains

Ely to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Chelmsford takes 2h 40m 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 40m
Duration: 89 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 6m

£42–67

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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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

Departing Saturday, October 10, 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, October 11, 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, October 12, 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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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 Friday, October 9, 2026

6:32 PM → 8:46 PM

8:32 PM → 10:20 PM

10:26 PM → 6:46 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 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, October 11, 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, October 12, 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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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 Thursday, October 15, 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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10:26 PM → 6:46 AM
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