Trains from East Didsbury
to Chelmsford
From £75.00
East Didsbury to Chelmsfordby train on average takes 4 hrs 1 mins
East Didsbury to Chelmsford one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £75.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 29 minutes
- First train leaves East Didsbury at 05:36
- Last train leaves East Didsbury at 20:32
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East Didsbury to Chelmsford train times
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East Didsbury facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Waiting room available during booking office hours, and canopy at all times
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Buses to Manchester Airport will call at the bus stop opposite the station approach on Wilmslow Road (A5145). For buses to Manchester Piccadilly use stop H on Wilmslow Rd opposite the cinema.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces15
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 13:00
Sat 07:30 to 14:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Public Telephones
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
To Manchester :From Wilmslow Road, along a path (45 paces) to a ramp (85 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform To Manchester Airport : From the station approach road (off Wilmslow Road), up a ramp (27 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform also a small flights of stairs leading to the Manchester Airport bound platform
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- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Chelmsford facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
The waiting rooms are located in the station buildings and can be accessed from Platform 1 (for trains towards London), and Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich).
- Station BuffetYes
Ume Garden's Sushi & Bento
Self-service vending machines providing cold drinks and snacks
Free water refill point located inside the the ticket barriers on the station concourse
- ToiletsYes
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 1 (for trains towards London) and also on Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich). An accessible toilet is available´┐¢´┐¢for radar key holders and is located on the ground floor, near the lifts. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 23:00Saturday 05:00 - 23:00Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- WHSmith
- Photo-Me digital passport photos
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on Victoria Road, by the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 1 (for trains towards London) and also on Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich). An accessible toilet is available´┐¢´┐¢for radar key holders and is located on the ground floor, near the lifts. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Monday - Friday 05:00 - 23:00Saturday 05:00 - 23:00Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
Information is available from the ticket office during scheduled opening hours, or from platform dispatch staff during the hours shown above.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Assistance meeting point is the customer information office on the relevant platform.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 137
Number Accessible Spaces: 5
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/chelmsford-station-g-anglia/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £6.00
Daily: £8.00
Weekly: £39.00
Monthly: £172.00
Three Monthly: £491.00
Annual: £1,719.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:£12.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
£56.00 Flexi ticket
- Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Premium Bay
Spaces: 7
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Sat,Sun 24hCharges
Annual: £2,048.00
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces960
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
There is a dedicated Cycle Point with free cycle parking, secure cycle parking, and premium cycle parking located in Park Road, opposite the station.
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 028 28 78
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By speaking with a member of station staff
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on one of the ticket machines at this station
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to both platforms via lifts.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the customer information office on the relevant platform.
- Ticket GatesYes
Chelmsford station has Secure Station Acreditation
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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