The average train between Attleborough and Chelmsford takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Attleborough 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 Attleborough and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Attleborough is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Attleborough to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Attleborough station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Attleborough to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Attleborough station.
Attleborough to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Attleborough to Chelmsford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Attleborough and Chelmsford is 94.5 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Attleborough to Chelmsford via Norwich in around 2h 29m.