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Colchester Town to Chelmsford Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Colchester Town to Chelmsford, starting from 15,95 € and averaging 16,59 €. The entire journey takes no more than 34m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
06:12 Colchester Town	06:54 Chelmsford	42m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:41 Colchester Town	07:22 Chelmsford	41m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:13 Colchester Town	08:02 Chelmsford	49m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:35 Colchester Town	08:15 Chelmsford	40m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:19 Colchester Town	09:01 Chelmsford	42m, Changes required	Find Tickets
09:00 Colchester Town	09:42 Paris	42m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Colchester Town to Chelmsford Train Route Details

First train

06:12

Last train

23:07

Departure station

Colchester Town

Arrival station

Chelmsford

Journey time

34m

Distance

35 km

Price

15,95 €*

Train operators

Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Colchester Town to Chelmsford

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Colchester Town to Chelmsford can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Colchester Town to Chelmsford for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Colchester Town to Chelmsford, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Colchester Town to Chelmsford ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Colchester Town to Chelmsford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Colchester Town to Chelmsford Train Ticket Types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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