The average train between Mansfield and Chelmsford takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Mansfield 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 Mansfield and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mansfield is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Mansfield to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Mansfield station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Mansfield to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Mansfield station.
Mansfield to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Mansfield to Chelmsford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Mansfield and Chelmsford is 192.2 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Mansfield to Chelmsford via Nottingham, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 38m.