Trains from Chelmsford to Cambridge

Chelmsford to Cambridge train information

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

Chelmsford - Cambridge prices calendar

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Train times Chelmsford to Cambridge

When are the next trains to Cambridge?

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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.

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