Durham to Chelmsford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Chelmsford takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

3h 55m
Duration: 285 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...

3h 39m

£102–141

Durham to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:11 PM → 5:58 AM
Arrives next day
7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:49 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:50 AM → 8:51 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:08 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.

What companies run services between Durham, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Chelmsford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 39m.

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