Manchester to Chelmsford Trains

Manchester to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Chelmsford takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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.

3h 14m
Duration: 215 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...

3h 5m

£78–120

Manchester to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:55 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:20 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.