The average train between Skegness and Chelmsford takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness 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 hourly between Skegness and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Skegness 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 Skegness to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Skegness to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Skegness to Chelmsford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Skegness and Chelmsford is 156.8 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Chelmsford via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 38m.