The average train between Leicester and Chelmsford takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 every 30 minutes between Leicester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 6m • 2 changes


2h 6m • 2 changes


2h 7m • 2 changes


1h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Leicester to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Leicester to Chelmsford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Leicester and Chelmsford is 148.3 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Chelmsford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 54m.