The average train between Chelmsford and Leicester takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Leicester. 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 every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Leicester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Leicester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Chelmsford to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Leicester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Chelmsford to Leicester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chelmsford and Leicester is 148.3 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 59m.
