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Outbound fromHarwich Town to Chelmsford by train
It takes an average of 1h 4m to travel from Harwich Town to Chelmsford by train, over a distance of around 38 miles (61 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Harwich Town to Chelmsford and tickets for this journey start from £20.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 08:42 | |
| Departure station | Harwich Town | |
| Arrival station | Chelmsford | |
| Journey time | From 58m | |
| Distance | 38 miles (61 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £20.70 | |
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Take the train from Harwich Town to Chelmsford in 58 minutes
If you want to travel from Harwich Town to Chelmsford by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Harwich Town to Chelmsford by train to take around 1 hour 4 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 2 trains per day running on this route, which spans 38 miles (61 km). There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Chelmsford. You can travel with Greater Anglia trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Harwich Town to Chelmsford start from £20.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Harwich Town to Chelmsford
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Harwich Town to Chelmsford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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