Trains to Chelmsford

Chelmsford Train Station lies along the Great Eastern Main Line and is one of the busiest stations in the UK due to its proximity to London Liverpool Street in the west.

When the station was initially opened in 1842, three viaducts were needed to accommodate it, as the city’s stubborn geographical layout made building a railway station challenging. The longest viaduct is the Central Park viaduct, which is still operational today and offers passengers fantastic views of the city.

Recently, between 2014 and 2016, the station was heavily refurbished to include a larger ticket hall, a new ticket office, modernised seating, and more waiting rooms and new boards were added to check the real-time train timetable.

Chelmsford Train Station has various amenities for its passengers, such as:

• A ticket office (opening times: Monday to Saturday: 5.50am – 10.00pm; Sunday: 7am – 11.00pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• ATMs, shops, and hospitality.
• Public Wi-Fi
• 960 bicycle storage stands and compounds.

The station is in the city centre of Chelmsford, not far from Chelmsford Cathedral and only a short walk to the city’s Central Park. If you need to catch a taxi, taxis stop outside the station’s entrance, and the station is also served by local buses.

Chelmsford predominantly serves routes London Liverpool Street in the west, whereas eastbound trains run to several different destinations, including Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Ipswich, and Braintree.

London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford

It takes only twenty-seven to thirty-two minutes to get from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford with Greater Anglia. There are five trains per hour on weekdays, and two trains per hour on Sundays.

Norwich to Chelmsford

On average, it takes around one hour and twenty minutes to get from Norwich to Chelmsford with Greater Anglia. Trains leave once per hour.

Colchester to Chelmsford

The journey from Colchester to Chelmsford takes between seventeen to twenty-eight minutes with Greater Anglia. Trains leave once per hour during weekdays.

Greater Anglia is the sole train operator at this station, providing convenient routes to key destinations including London Liverpool Street, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich. On Sundays, services are available to London Liverpool Street, Clacton-on-Sea, and Ipswich. Whether you're commuting or planning a leisurely trip, Greater Anglia offers reliable connections to these popular locations.

Chelmsford has tons of exciting attractions near Chelmsford Train Station, where you’ll find something for everyone. For instance, garden lovers will be delighted by RHS Garden Hyde Hall, one of the most delectable gardens in England, with luscious panoramic views. Chelmsford has over 1,600 acres of green space to enjoy, and you’re never too far from the River Can and the River Chelmer.

If you like a flutter, then Chelmsford Racecourse might be for you. It’s actually one of the UK’s newest racecourses, hosting regular events and racing. If you’re lucky enough to win at the racecourse, you might also fancy a trip to Chelmsford’s three shopping centres, regular market, and the city’s many independent retailers.

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What is the postcode for Chelmsford Train Station?

The full address for Chelmsford Train Station is Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT.

Can I use my Oyster Card to go to Chelmsford?

No. You cannot use your Oyster Card to travel to Chelmsford, as it is outside the Oyster card zone.

How many platforms does Chelmsford train station have?

Chelmsford Train Station has two platforms.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.