Cardiff to Chelmsford train
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Chelmsford
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Train schedule Cardiff to Chelmsford
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Fastest train times from Cardiff to Chelmsford
Fastest Journey
3 h 32 m
Average
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
254 km
Of the 1 trains that leave Cardiff for Chelmsford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Chelmsford
 | Distance | 157 miles (253 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 21 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £109 (€121) |
 | Train frequency | 21 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | First Great Western Service |
Trains from Cardiff to Chelmsford cover the 157 miles (253 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 21 min with our travel partners like First Great Western Service. Normally, there are 21 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £109, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £109. Travellers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Chelmsford.
Train providers: Great Western Rail trains Cardiff to Chelmsford
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Train information from Cardiff to Chelmsford with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 2 h 40 min
- Great Western Rail frequency: 21 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Cardiff to Chelmsford
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Chelmsford.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Chelmsford, located 0.1 miles (233 m) away from the city centre.
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Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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