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Trains from Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) to Chelmsford (CHM)

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23

train journeys
per day

125

miles (201 kms)

3hrs 41 mins

fastest journey

07:04 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL) to Chelmsford (CHM)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Gainsborough Lea Road and Chelmsford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford is approximately 125 miles (201 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 14 mins.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Lea Road and Chelmsford.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 41 mins.

Journeys from Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:04
    3 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    10:27
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:44
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:21
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:45
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:22
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:07
    3 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    12:51
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:36
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    13:34
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:11
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    14:10
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:39
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    14:21
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:42
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    15:51
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:09
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    16:10
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:36
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    16:21
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:37
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    16:48
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:14
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    17:09
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:49
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    17:40
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:14
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    17:55
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:33
    4 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    18:40
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:42
    3 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    19:06
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:38
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    20:51
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:47
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    21:08
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:03
    3 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    21:51
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    19:48
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    23:09
    Gainsborough Lea Road
    Chelmsford
    Gainsborough Lea Road to Chelmsford

About Gainsborough Lea Road Station

Station name Gainsborough Lea Road (GBL)
Address Gainsborough Lea Road station, Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Chelmsford Station

Station name Chelmsford (CHM)
Address Chelmsford station, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 22:00
Saturday 05:50 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gainsborough Lea Road and Chelmsford

The travel time between Gainsborough Lea Road and Chelmsford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 14 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 41 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gainsborough Lea Road and Chelmsford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Gainsborough Lea Road and Chelmsford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gainsborough Lea Road & Chelmsford. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Gainsborough Lea Road and Chelmsford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Gainsborough Lea Road and Chelmsford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.