The average train between Peterborough and Chelmsford takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Chelmsford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Peterborough to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Peterborough to Chelmsford train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Chelmsford is 105.2 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Chelmsford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 36m.
