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Compare train for Chelmsford to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $100, while a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 27m sooner (3h 10m by train vs 3h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Chelmsford to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:37 AM 4h44 Chelmsford 12:21 PM Leeds $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:37 AM 4h44 Chelmsford 12:21 PM Leeds $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:41 AM 3h40 Chelmsford 9:21 AM Leeds $85 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chelmsford and Leeds as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chelmsford station (CHM) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia, Hull Trains to go to Leeds by train.
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