The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Chelmsford will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 3 trains that leave Coventry for Chelmsford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Coventry to Chelmsford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:10 Coventry | 2h15 | 17:25 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 05:12 Coventry | 2h24 | 07:36 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:26 Coventry | 3h25 | 09:51 Chelmsford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to Chelmsford
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 21:55 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways from Coventry to Chelmsford trainsAvanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Coventry and Chelmsford from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Chelmsford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Car Park: Car parking is available in the adjacent Coventry Building Society Arena car parks A & B
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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: Yes
- Storage location: Bicycle storage is available on both platforms.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off from Stand AD at the Arena Retail Park Bus Station
- 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
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