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  1. Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    06:28
    Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    07:33
    Finsbury Park
    Platform 2 estimated
    07:42
    Finsbury Park
    Platform 1 estimated
    07:46
    Highbury And Islington
    Platform 6 estimated
    07:46
    Highbury And Islington
    08:25
    London St Pancras International
    08:25
    London St Pancras International
    Platform 11 estimated
    08:31
    Stratford International
    Platform 3 estimated
    08:31
    Stratford International
    09:15
    Newbury Park
    09:15
    Newbury Park
    10:08
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    5 changes
    Peak
  2. Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    06:28
    Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    07:33
    Finsbury Park
    Platform 2 estimated
    07:33
    Finsbury Park
    08:14
    London Euston
    08:14
    London Euston
    09:45
    Newbury Park
    09:45
    Newbury Park
    10:38
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    3 changes
    Peak
  3. Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    07:28
    Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    08:54
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 7b estimated
    08:54
    London Kings Cross
    10:15
    Newbury Park
    10:15
    Newbury Park
    11:08
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    2 changes
    Peak
  5. Cambridge
    Platform 7 estimated
    08:21
    Cambridge
    Platform 7 estimated
    09:25
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 7 estimated
    09:25
    London Kings Cross
    10:45
    Newbury Park
    10:45
    Newbury Park
    11:38
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    2 changes
    Peak
  6. Cambridge
    Platform 6 estimated
    09:14
    Cambridge
    Platform 6 estimated
    10:19
    Stowmarket
    Platform 1 estimated
    10:29
    Stowmarket
    Platform 1 estimated
    11:20
    Witham
    Platform 2 estimated
    11:30
    Witham
    11:55
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    2 changes
    Peak
  7. Cambridge
    Platform 7 estimated
    09:22
    Cambridge
    Platform 7 estimated
    10:19
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 8 estimated
    10:19
    London Kings Cross
    11:45
    Newbury Park
    11:45
    Newbury Park
    12:38
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    2 changes
    Peak
  8. Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    09:28
    Cambridge
    Platform 1 estimated
    10:39
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 10 estimated
    10:39
    London Kings Cross
    12:15
    Newbury Park
    12:15
    Newbury Park
    13:08
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    2 changes
    Peak
  9. Cambridge
    Platform 7 estimated
    10:22
    Cambridge
    Platform 7 estimated
    11:18
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 7 estimated
    11:18
    London Kings Cross
    12:45
    Newbury Park
    12:45
    Newbury Park
    13:38
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    2 changes
    Peak
  10. Cambridge
    Platform 6 estimated
    11:14
    Cambridge
    Platform 6 estimated
    12:19
    Stowmarket
    Platform 1 estimated
    12:29
    Stowmarket
    Platform 1 estimated
    13:20
    Witham
    Platform 2 estimated
    13:30
    Witham
    13:55
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    2 changes
    Peak
  11. Cambridge
    Platform 7 estimated
    11:22
    Cambridge
    Platform 7 estimated
    12:18
    London Kings Cross
    Platform 8 estimated
    12:18
    London Kings Cross
    13:45
    Newbury Park
    13:45
    Newbury Park
    14:38
    Chelmsford
    Chelmsford
    2 changes
    Peak
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Journey information from Cambridge to Chelmsford

  • Train Fares from: £8
  • Fastest route:
  • Slowest route:
  • Average journey time:
  • Changes: 1 to 2

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Chelmsford by train?

    The average journey time between Cambridge and Chelmsford is . The fastest journey time is . On an average weekday, there are 61 trains per day travelling from Cambridge to Chelmsford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration

  • Are there direct trains from Cambridge to Chelmsford?

    No, it is not possible to travel from Cambridge to Chelmsford without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Cambridge to Chelmsford.

    No direct trains possible

  • What is the distance between Cambridge and Chelmsford?

    The distance between Cambridge and Chelmsford is 35 miles.

    Distance: 35 miles

  • What time is the first train from Cambridge to Chelmsford?

    The first train from Cambridge to Chelmsford departs at .

    What time is the last train from Cambridge to Chelmsford?

    The last train from Cambridge to Chelmsford departs at .

    First train
    Last train
    No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

  • If you're like us, you've probably seen the sheer number of ticket types available in the UK and wondered ''Why are there so many?!'' Well, luckily we've put together a handy guide to all the variations of train ticket you may encounter on your travels.

    Our guide to ticket types:
    *Please note that not all types of train tickets are available for every journey. Factors such as the time, date and train company you'll be using can affect the availability of each one.

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How to find cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Chelmsford

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1 monthin advance‡
from£8
2 weeksin advance‡
from£8
1 weekin advance‡
from£8

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**Average savings on all fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.
‡Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.

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