The average train between Nottingham and Chelmsford takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Nottingham to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Nottingham to Chelmsford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Nottingham and Chelmsford is 174.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Chelmsford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 33m.
