The average train between Lichfield and Chelmsford takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Lichfield 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 Lichfield and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lichfield is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Lichfield station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Lichfield to Chelmsford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.
Lichfield to Chelmsford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Lichfield to Chelmsford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lichfield and Chelmsford is 188.4 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Lichfield City to Chelmsford via Lichfield Trent Valley, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 41m.