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Cannock to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cannock and Chelmsford takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cannock 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.

3h 43m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Rugeley Trent Valley to London Eustontrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 41m
£53–130

Cannock to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Cannock and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Cannock is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugeley Trent Valley and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 14m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 21m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 36m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 18m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 18m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 18m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 31m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 25m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cannock 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.

Map of how to get from Cannock to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Cannock, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Cannock to Chelmsford via Rugeley Trent Valley, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 41m.

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