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Chelmsford to Trafford Centre trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Trafford Centre takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. 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.

3h 43m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 1m
£78–128

Chelmsford to Trafford Centre train times

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 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 28m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastMetrolink3h 43m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 220.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Trafford Centre, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to The Trafford Centre via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 1m.

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