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Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road by train

First train

08:02

Last train

15:35

Departure station

Chelmsford

Arrival station

Manchester Oxford Road

Journey time

From 5h 12m

Distance

165 miles (266 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway

Take the train from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road in 5 hours 12 minutes

If you want to travel from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road by train to take around 6 hours 8 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 0 trains per day running on this route, which spans 165 miles (266 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Manchester Oxford Road. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or Greater Anglia. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Chelmsford and Manchester Oxford Road by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road?

No, there are no direct train services from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road. Travelling from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road leave?

The first train from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road leaves at 08:02. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road leave?

The last train from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road leaves at 15:35. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Chelmsford and Manchester Oxford Road by train?

Trains travelling from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road cover a distance of around 165 miles (266 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Manchester Oxford Road to Chelmsford.

Cheap train tickets from Chelmsford to Manchester Oxford Road

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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