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Stamford to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stamford and Chelmsford takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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.

2h 17m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h
£42–97

Stamford to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Stamford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 18m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 7m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stamford 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.

Map of how to get from Stamford to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Stamford to Chelmsford via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h.

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