The average train between Chelmsford and Birkenhead takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Birkenhead. 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Birkenhead? 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 Chelmsford to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Chelmsford to Birkenhead train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Birkenhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Birkenhead is 299 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Liverpool Lime Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 5m.