The average train between Grimsby and Chelmsford takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 Grimsby and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Grimsby 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 Grimsby to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Grimsby to Chelmsford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Chelmsford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Grimsby to Chelmsford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Chelmsford is 206.7 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Chelmsford via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 40m.