Explore Lowestoft to Chelmsford by rail

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

Train cost for travel between Lowestoft and Chelmsford

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €20.27, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Lowestoft and Chelmsford

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 25 trains make this journey of 120 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Lowestoft is at 05:25 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:30.

During the weekend, 06:06 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:46 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 47 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Lowestoft to Chelmsford

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 11 minutes, crossing a total distance of 120 kilometres.

When do tickets between Lowestoft and Chelmsford go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Lowestoft and Chelmsford 4 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Lowestoft 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Lowestoft to Chelmsford by train?

The train journey between Lowestoft and Chelmsford spans 120 kilometres.

What is the Lowestoft to Chelmsford train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs €20.27. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Lowestoft to Chelmsford by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Lowestoft to Chelmsford?

The fastest journey by train is 2 hours and 11 minutes.