The average train between Chelmsford and York takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. 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 Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 8m. 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 Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
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 Overground and 3 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 Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 48m.