The average train between Chelmsford and Trafford Centre takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre. 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 Trafford Centre. 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 Trafford Centre at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Trafford Centre? 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 Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Chelmsford to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Trafford Centre is 270.8 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to The Trafford Centre via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 7m.