Chelmsford to Manchester Trains

Chelmsford to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Manchester takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Manchester. 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 9m
Duration: 215 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 20m

£76–124

Chelmsford to Manchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:59 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 9:19 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:11 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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