The average train between Sale and Chelmsford takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Sale 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 Sale and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 9m • 3 changesArrives next day



4h 20m • 3 changesArrives next day



9h 43m • 3 changes


8h 21m • 3 changes


3h 25m • 3 changes


3h 19m • 3 changes


3h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sale to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Sale to Chelmsford train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Sale to Chelmsford train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
The distance between Sale and Chelmsford is 266.3 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a vehicle from Sale to Chelmsford via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 43m.