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Trains from Chelmsford (CHM) to Shirley (SRL)

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24

train journeys
per day

108

miles (174 kms)

3hrs 22 mins

fastest journey

00:11 / 00:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Chelmsford (CHM) to Shirley (SRL)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Chelmsford and Shirley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chelmsford to Shirley is approximately 108 miles (174 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 34 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Chelmsford and Shirley.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chelmsford to Shirley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 22 mins.

Journeys from Chelmsford to Shirley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:11
    8 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    08:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    3 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    09:26
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:56
    4 hrs 3 changes
    09:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:42
    3 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    10:26
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    3 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    10:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:44
    3 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    11:26
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:16
    3 hrs 40 mins 4 changes
    11:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:17
    3 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    12:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:21
    3 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    13:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:18
    3 hrs 38 mins 4 changes
    14:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:18
    3 hrs 38 mins 4 changes
    15:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:19
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    16:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:19
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    17:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:40
    3 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    18:26
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:19
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    18:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:39
    3 hrs 47 mins 4 changes
    19:26
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:08
    3 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    19:56
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:21
    3 hrs 22 mins 4 changes
    20:43
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:15
    3 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    21:47
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:10
    3 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    22:43
    Chelmsford
    Shirley
    Chelmsford to Shirley

About Chelmsford Station

Station name Chelmsford (CHM)
Address Chelmsford station, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 22:00
Saturday 05:50 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Shirley Station

Station name Shirley (SRL)
Address Shirley station, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 12:00
Thursday 06:30 - 12:00
Friday 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Chelmsford and Shirley

The travel time between Chelmsford and Shirley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 22 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chelmsford and Shirley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:04.

First class tickets on trains between Chelmsford and Shirley typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Chelmsford and Shirley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Chelmsford & Shirley. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Chelmsford and Shirley.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Chelmsford and Shirley, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.