The average train between Manchester and Chelmsford takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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 every 30 minutes between Manchester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Manchester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Manchester to Chelmsford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Chelmsford is 266.6 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 1m.
