The average train between Chelmsford and York takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to York. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at York station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Chelmsford to York train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to York train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at York station.
Book your Chelmsford to York train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and York is 268.1 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to York via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 43m.
