The average train between Bolton and Chelmsford takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton 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 every 30 minutes between Bolton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Bolton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Bolton to Chelmsford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Chelmsford is 283.7 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Chelmsford via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 39m.