The average train between Halifax and Chelmsford takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Halifax 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 Halifax and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Halifax to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Halifax to Chelmsford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Chelmsford is 270 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Chelmsford via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 12m.