The train between Manchester and Chelmsford takes 3h 4m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Manchester and Chelmsford. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 4m.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Manchester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Manchester and Chelmsford is 266.6 km. The road distance is 329 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 4m.