The average train between Chelmsford and Wakefield takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Wakefield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Chelmsford to Wakefield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Wakefield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Chelmsford to Wakefield train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Chelmsford and Wakefield is 253.9 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Wakefield Westgate via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 2m.