The average train between Chelmsford and Great Shelford takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Great Shelford. 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 Great Shelford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Great Shelford at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Great Shelford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Great Shelford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Chelmsford to Great Shelford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Great Shelford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shelford (Cambs) station.
Book your Chelmsford to Great Shelford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Great Shelford is 51.1 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Shelford (Cambs) via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 20m.