Chelmsford to Peterborough by train

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Overview: trains from Chelmsford to Peterborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chelmsford to Peterborough, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:43 View journey
Last train 23:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 105
Trains / day 60 View all
Cheapest journey AU$136.51 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 30m
Train operators 10

Explore Chelmsford to Peterborough by train

Thinking about travelling from Chelmsford to Peterborough by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Chelmsford and Peterborough

The cheapest train tickets from Chelmsford to Peterborough start at AU$136.51. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Chelmsford to Peterborough is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Chelmsford to Peterborough daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Peterborough on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 60 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:43: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:25: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 01:28: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:25: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 14 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Chelmsford to Peterborough

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 2 minutes, spanning 105 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Chelmsford and Peterborough tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Chelmsford and Peterborough are available 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Chelmsford to Peterborough travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Peterborough.

FAQs about the train journey from Chelmsford to Peterborough

Want to know more about your journey from Chelmsford to Peterborough? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Chelmsford to Peterborough is 105 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.