Explore Chelmsford to Leicester by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Chelmsford to Leicester aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Chelmsford to Leicester

Getting from Chelmsford to Leicester by rail typically costs €110.63, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Chelmsford to Leicester

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Chelmsford to Leicester:

  • 06:14 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:25 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 07:09 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 20:59 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 16 minutes from Chelmsford toward Leicester.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 47 trains serving this route each day.

Travel time and distance between Chelmsford and Leicester

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, covering a total of 147 kilometres.

How far in advance Chelmsford and Leicester tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Chelmsford and Leicester are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Chelmsford to Leicester by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Leicester.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Chelmsford to Leicester by train?

The total distance between Chelmsford and Leicester by train is 147 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Chelmsford to Leicester cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is €110.63. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Chelmsford to Leicester train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 5 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Chelmsford to Leicester by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 15 minutes.