The cheapest and fastest trains from Chelmsford to Cromer
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chelmsford to Cromer is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chelmsford to Cromer will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Chelmsford to Cromer you need to make at least one change.
6:282h41Chelmsford9:09Cromer£491One-way1 change
7:283h01Chelmsford10:29Cromer£491One-way1 change
8:302h56Chelmsford11:26Cromer£491One-way1 change
9:283h01Chelmsford12:29Cromer£491One-way1 change
10:282h58Chelmsford13:26Cromer£491One-way1 change
6:282h41Chelmsford9:09Cromer£491One-way1 change
8:302h56Chelmsford11:26Cromer£491One-way1 change
10:282h58Chelmsford13:26Cromer£491One-way1 change
12:283h00Chelmsford15:28Cromer£491One-way1 change
7:283h01Chelmsford10:29Cromer£491One-way1 change
Live departures
Chelmsford to Cromer train times
The table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Cromer trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:28 Chelmsford | 2h41 | 9:09 Cromer | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:28 Chelmsford | 3h01 | 10:29 Cromer | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:30 Chelmsford | 2h56 | 11:26 Cromer | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:28 Chelmsford | 3h01 | 12:29 Cromer | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:28 Chelmsford | 2h58 | 13:26 Cromer | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chelmsford to Cromer
Trains from Chelmsford to Cromer run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 20:53 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Chelmsford to Cromer trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Chelmsford and Cromer from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chelmsford to Cromer train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chelmsford to Cromer by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cromer, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chelmsford and Cromer
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 22:00 Saturday 05:50 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on each platform. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the Ground Floor, near the lifts.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: There is a dedicated Cycle Point, with free cycle parking, plus secure cycle parking and premium cycle parking. This is in Park Road, opposite the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop on Victoria Road by station entrance
- Type of shops available: High street shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station entrance and on platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: The Coasthopper service by Sanders Coaches (CH1), from Wells through to Cromer along the Coast, runs 7 days a week and connects most of North Norfolk Coast with stops at Wells, Stiffkey, Morston, Blakeney, Cley, Salthouse, Weybourne, Sheringham, East Runton, West Runton , and Cromer. Click here for details of the Coasthopper – between Mundesley and Wells-next-the-Sea. Click here for details of the Coastliner – between Wells-next-the-Sea and Hunstanton.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Beach Road outside Morrisons.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Local Buses
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stopat station entrance on Roughton Road
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