The average train between Cambridge and Chelmsford takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Cambridge to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Cambridge to Chelmsford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cambridge and Chelmsford is 57 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Chelmsford via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 5m.
