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Trains from Stafford (STA) to Chelmsford (CHM)

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31

train journeys
per day

132

miles (212 kms)

2hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

05:56 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Stafford (STA) to Chelmsford (CHM)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Stafford and Chelmsford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stafford to Chelmsford is approximately 132 miles (212 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 30 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Chelmsford.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stafford to Chelmsford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Stafford to Chelmsford Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:56
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    08:52
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:22
    3 hrs 2 changes
    09:22
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:14
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:52
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:14
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    11:34
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:14
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    11:59
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:52
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    12:34
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    13:34
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:14
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    13:52
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:52
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    14:34
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:52
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    15:34
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:14
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    15:57
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:52
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    16:34
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:52
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    17:31
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:14
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    17:56
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:52
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    18:27
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:14
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    19:05
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:52
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    19:37
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:14
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    19:52
    Stafford
    Chelmsford
    Stafford to Chelmsford

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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 Stafford and Chelmsford

The travel time between Stafford and Chelmsford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stafford and Chelmsford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Stafford 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 Stafford & Chelmsford. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Chelmsford.

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