The average train between Chelmsford and Blackburn takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Blackburn. 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 Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Blackburn station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Chelmsford to Blackburn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Blackburn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Chelmsford to Blackburn train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Blackburn is 299.4 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Blackburn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 9m.