The average train between Rochdale and Chelmsford takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rochdale 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 Rochdale and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Rochdale to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Rochdale to Chelmsford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rochdale and Chelmsford is 274 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Rochdale to Chelmsford via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 47m.
