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Outbound fromLiverpool Lime Street to Chelmsford by train
It takes an average of 8h 29m to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Chelmsford by train, over a distance of around 185 miles (298 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Chelmsford and tickets for this journey start from £42.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 11:51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:36 | |
| Departure station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Arrival station | Chelmsford | |
| Journey time | From 6h 29m | |
| Distance | 185 miles (298 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £42.70 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Chelmsford by train
Looking to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Chelmsford by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 29 minutes to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Chelmsford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 29 minutes though. You'll usually find 4 trains per day running along the 185 miles (298 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Chelmsford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Chelmsford. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Liverpool Lime Street to Chelmsford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £42.70.
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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Chelmsford
Book in advance
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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 Liverpool Lime Street to Chelmsford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
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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