The average train between Lancaster and Chelmsford takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Lancaster to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Lancaster to Chelmsford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Lancaster and Chelmsford is 337.8 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 29m.