The average train between York and Chelmsford takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York 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 York and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 53m • 2 changes
2h 59m • 2 changes
2h 56m • 2 changes
3h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from York to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Chelmsford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
York to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your York to Chelmsford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Chelmsford is 268.1 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from York to Chelmsford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 40m.
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