Grantham to Chelmsford by train

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Overview: trains from Grantham to Chelmsford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Grantham to Chelmsford, 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 06:18 View journey
Last train 22:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 151
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey €64.13 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 52m
Train operators 8

Explore Grantham to Chelmsford by train

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

Cost of train travel from Grantham to Chelmsford

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Grantham to Chelmsford:

  • Cheapest ticket: €64.13

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train timetable for travel between Grantham and Chelmsford

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Grantham to Chelmsford by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:18

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:55

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:18

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:33

  • Average number of daily trains: 45 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 12 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Grantham to Chelmsford

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 21 minutes. The total distance travelled is 151 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Grantham and Chelmsford

Tickets for travel between Grantham and Chelmsford can be booked 3 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Grantham to Chelmsford 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: Chelmsford.

FAQs about the train journey from Grantham to Chelmsford

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

The total distance between Grantham and Chelmsford is 151 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.