Carlisle to Chelmsford Trains

Carlisle to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Chelmsford takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

5h 6m
Duration: 330 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...

4h 20m

£105–209

Carlisle to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:09 AM
6h 24m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 8:50 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:09 AM
6h 24m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 8:50 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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