The average train between Lytham St Annes and Chelmsford takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lytham St Annes is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Lytham St Annes station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Lytham St Annes to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Lytham St Annes to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Lytham St Annes to Chelmsford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lytham St Annes and Chelmsford is 322.8 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Ansdell & Fairhaven to Chelmsford via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 58m.