The average train between Chelmsford and Needham Market takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Needham Market. 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 Needham Market. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Needham Market at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Needham Market station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Chelmsford to Needham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Needham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Needham Market is 61.2 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Chelmsford to Ipswich hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 50 min.