Trains from Colchester to Chelmsford from $16.47*

Trains from Colchester to Chelmsford from $16.47*

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Colchester to Chelmsford Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Colchester to Chelmsford? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $16.47, with average prices for this route around $17.13.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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04:41
Colchester
05:11
Chelmsford
30m, DirectGreater Anglia
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05:12
Colchester
05:40
Chelmsford
28m, DirectGreater Anglia
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05:35
Colchester
05:55
Chelmsford
20m, DirectGreater Anglia
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05:44
Colchester
06:08
Chelmsford
24m, DirectGreater Anglia
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06:00
Colchester
06:17
Chelmsford
17m, DirectGreater Anglia
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06:14
Colchester
06:38
Paris
24m, DirectGreater Anglia
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Colchester to Chelmsford Train Route Details

The Colchester to Chelmsford train ticket is from $16.47. The average travel time is 17m, covering a distance of approximately 22 miles. There are usually 81 daily trains provided by Greater Anglia. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
04:41
Last train
Last train
23:02
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
17m
Distance
Distance
22 miles
Price
Price
$16.47*
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Colchester to Chelmsford Train Travel Guide

Colchester to Chelmsford Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Chelmsford

Take a look at the basic information from Colchester to Chelmsford, departing from Colchester. It takes approximately 17m to arrive at Chelmsford.

Book cheap train tickets from Colchester to Chelmsford

Finding cheap train tickets from Colchester to Chelmsford doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from Colchester to Chelmsford can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Colchester to Chelmsford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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