The average train between Runcorn and Chelmsford takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Runcorn to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Runcorn to Chelmsford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Runcorn and Chelmsford is 280.6 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 56m.