The average train between Bury and Chelmsford takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bury 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 Bury and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bury to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Bury to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bury to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
The distance between Bury and Chelmsford is 279 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bury to Chelmsford via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 59m.