The average train between Macclesfield and Chelmsford takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Macclesfield to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Macclesfield to Chelmsford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Macclesfield and Chelmsford is 244.1 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 45m.