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Chelmsford to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Plymouth takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 46m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
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Train

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 42m
£118–225

Chelmsford to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 258.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Plymouth via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 42m.

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