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Chelmsford to Ely trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Ely takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Ely. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Ipswichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
  2. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2h 48m
£43–76

Chelmsford to Ely train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Ely. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Ely at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 89.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Ely via Ipswich in around 2h 48m.

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