The average train between Wellingborough and Chelmsford takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Wellingborough to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Wellingborough station.
Wellingborough to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Wellingborough to Chelmsford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Wellingborough and Chelmsford is 101.6 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Chelmsford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 44m.