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Chelmsford to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Cambridge takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 9m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridgetrain train London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
2h 16m
£40–67

Chelmsford to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 5m • 1 change

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 57m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia7h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 9m • 1 change

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h • 1 change

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 6m • 1 change

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Cambridge? 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 Chelmsford to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 84.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Cambridge via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 16m.

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