Trains from Chelmsford to Cambridge

Chelmsford to Cambridge train information

Chelmsford Cambridge train map

Train duration 2h21m
Arrival Cambridge, England
Departure Chelmsford, England
Distance 35 Miles
Train operators Abellio Greater Anglia
Lowest train price from £19.50
Average train price £30.00

Which operators can I use?

The journey from Chelmsford, situated in England and Cambridge, which is in England is well served by trains. The trains are operated by the following rail companies: Abellio Greater Anglia.

How far is it by train?

There are 35 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Chelmsford to Cambridge is around 2h21m. Train travel is most of the time the fastest way to travel to Cambridge from Chelmsford, and it's also a greener option than driving or taking the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

The cheapest ticket price we've found to travel in the next month is £19.50 one way.

Best prices for Chelmsford to Cambridge train tickets

from £19.50 MORE 2h21m

Chelmsford - Cambridge prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Chelmsford to Cambridge by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Train times Chelmsford to Cambridge

When are the next trains to Cambridge?

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
There are no more services available today.
Tomorrow
Chelmsford
15:11
Cambridge
17:21
2h10m Abellio Greater Anglia
Chelmsford
15:11
Cambridge North
17:26
2h15m Abellio Greater Anglia
Chelmsford
15:28
Cambridge
17:41
2h13m Abellio Greater Anglia
Chelmsford
15:34
Cambridge
18:40
3h06m Abellio Greater Anglia
Chelmsford
15:41
Cambridge
17:42
2h01m Abellio Greater Anglia

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

Best prices for Chelmsford to Cambridge trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chelmsford and Cambridge by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cambridge to Chelmsford and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Chelmsford
Cambridge
North
£19.50 04/07/2025 15:11 Abellio Greater Anglia 16 hours ago
Chelmsford
Cambridge
£22.00 04/07/2025 15:28 Abellio Greater Anglia 16 hours ago
Chelmsford
Cambridge
£25.50 04/07/2025 15:11 Abellio Greater Anglia 16 hours ago
Chelmsford
Cambridge
£31.60 04/07/2025 15:34 Abellio Greater Anglia 16 hours ago
Chelmsford
Cambridge
£49.70 04/07/2025 15:41 Abellio Greater Anglia 16 hours ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Discount Chelmsford - Cambridge train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Chelmsford Cambridge train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are several types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to calculate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Chelmsford Cambridge ticket is £29.66 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £29.66: £88/£29.66 = 2.97. It will take you on average 3 trips from Cambridge to Chelmsford (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Chelmsford to Cambridge train £29.66 £19.77 £9.89 2.97

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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