The average train between Birmingham and Chelmsford takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Birmingham to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Birmingham to Chelmsford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Birmingham and Chelmsford is 181.8 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 14m.
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