Train Spalding to Chelmsford from £64 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Spalding and Chelmsford takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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: 124 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 9m

£43–135

Spalding to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Spalding and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:10 PM → 8:51 PM
2h 41m • 3 changes
7:10 PM → 9:27 PM
2h 17m • 3 changes
8:10 PM → 10:51 PM
2h 41m • 3 changes
10:37 PM → 5:58 AM
Arrives next day
7h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 18m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 7m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 12:51 PM
2h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 18m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 21m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 30m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 12:51 PM
2h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 18m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 7m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 12:51 PM
2h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 18m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 7m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Spalding 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.

Map of how to get from Spalding to Chelmsford.

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Distance: 124.3 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Spalding, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Spalding to Chelmsford via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 9m.

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