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Trip Summary
You can pick from 17 daily train trips between Colchester and Chelmsford. The average train journey from Colchester to Chelmsford takes 29 minutes, but some Greater Anglia train trips are as short as 17 minutes.
| Distance | 21 mi (34 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 17m |
| Lowest price | $16.53 |
| Trains per day | 21 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Colchester to Chelmsford?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Colchester to Chelmsford. However, there are 17 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 17 | 0h 30m | $16.53 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Colchester to Chelmsford tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Colchester at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 17 scheduled trains on most days. 21 of these are direct connections to Chelmsford. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chelmsford to Colchester.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Colchester?
Main departure station: Colchester Train Station
Colchester has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Chelmsford.
All train stations in Colchester:
Colchester Train Station
Hythe (Essex)
Colchester Town Station
Where is the train station in Chelmsford?
Main arrival station: Chelmsford Train Station
Chelmsford has one train station.
All train stations in Chelmsford:
Chelmsford Train Station
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