York to Chelmsford Trains

York to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Chelmsford takes 2h 59m 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...

2h 42m

£68–110

York to Chelmsford train times

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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:55 PM → 3:51 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
1:17 PM → 4:08 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
1:31 PM → 4:21 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
2:17 PM → 5:02 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:50 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:50 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:50 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:51 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:51 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 1:09 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:50 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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