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The average train between Chelmsford and Derby takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Derby. 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 37m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 43m
£71–109

Chelmsford to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)East Midlands Railways2h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Derby? 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.

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  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Derby via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 43m.

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