The average train between Cleethorpes and Chelmsford takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cleethorpes to Chelmsford. 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 Cleethorpes and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cleethorpes is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cleethorpes to Chelmsford? 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 Cleethorpes to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Cleethorpes station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Cleethorpes to Chelmsford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Cleethorpes station.
Cleethorpes to Chelmsford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Cleethorpes to Chelmsford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cleethorpes and Chelmsford is 205.7 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Cleethorpes to Chelmsford via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 49m.