The average train between Chelmsford and Newmarket takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Newmarket. 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 Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Newmarket station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Chelmsford to Newmarket train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Newmarket train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newmarket station.
Book your Chelmsford to Newmarket train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Newmarket is 56.8 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Newmarket via Ipswich in around 2h 30m.