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Outbound fromChelmsford to Stockport by train
It takes an average of 4h 24m to travel from Chelmsford to Stockport by train, over a distance of around 160 miles (257 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Chelmsford to Stockport and tickets for this journey start from £73.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 09:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:48 | |
| Departure station | Chelmsford | |
| Arrival station | Stockport | |
| Journey time | From 4h 7m | |
| Distance | 160 miles (257 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Price | From £73.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink |
Take the train from Chelmsford to Stockport in 4 hours 7 minutes
If you want to travel from Chelmsford to Stockport by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Chelmsford to Stockport by train to take around 4 hours 24 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 160 miles (257 km). You'll have to make 4 changes along the way on your journey to Stockport. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway. 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 Stockport start from £73.20 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than 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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Cheap train tickets from Chelmsford to Stockport
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Chelmsford to Stockport is right for you.
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National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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