The average train between Northampton and Chelmsford takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Northampton 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 every 30 minutes between Northampton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Northampton to Chelmsford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Chelmsford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Northampton to Chelmsford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Northampton and Chelmsford is 108.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 54m.
