The average train between Needham Market and Chelmsford takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Needham Market 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 Needham Market and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham Market is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Needham Market to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Needham Market station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Chelmsford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Needham Market to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Needham Market to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Needham Market and Chelmsford is 61.2 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Ipswich to Chelmsford hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 47 min.