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Hackney to Chelmsford train route details

First train
First train
05:28
Last train
Last train
23:28
Departure city
Departure city
Hackney
Arrival city
Arrival city
Chelmsford
Journey time
Journey time
35m
Distance
Distance
27 miles
Price
Price
£11.67*
Train Operators
Train Operators
London Overground, Greater Anglia

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07:28
1h 14m, 1 change
Hackney Downs
08:42
Chelmsford
Greater Anglia
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07:57
1h 15m, 1 change
Hackney Downs
09:12
Chelmsford
London OvergroundGreater Anglia
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08:41
1h, 1 change
Hackney Downs
09:41
Chelmsford
London OvergroundGreater Anglia
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09:11
59m, 1 change
Hackney Downs
10:10
Chelmsford
London OvergroundGreater Anglia
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09:57
44m, 1 change
Hackney Wick
10:41
Chelmsford
London OvergroundGreater Anglia
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10:25
45m, 1 change
Hackney Wick
11:10
Paris
London OvergroundGreater Anglia
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Typical ticket prices between Hackney and Chelmsford are around £11.67, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!
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Mon10Aug
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Wed12Aug
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Thu13Aug
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Fri14Aug
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Sat15Aug
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