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Chelmsford to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Cambridge takes 2h 8m 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 8m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  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 19m
£41–76

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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 84.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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 19m.

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