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Plymouth to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Chelmsford takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

4h 39m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£141
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
4h 14m
£119–224

Plymouth to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Plymouth to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 14m.

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