The train between Chelmsford and Birmingham takes 2h 23m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Chelmsford to Birmingham. 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 on demand between Chelmsford and Birmingham. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 23m.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Chelmsford to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Birmingham is 181.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Birmingham New Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 23m.