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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Dronfield to Chelmsford for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Dronfield
- Departure station
- Dronfield station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, S18 8QL
Operators serving Dronfield
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Facilities at Dronfield
- Ticket Machines
- Shelter
Parking & meeting your train
- No parking
Explore the area around Dronfield
- Dronfield Hall Barn
About your departure station
Established in 1840 as part of the North Midland Railway, Dronfield station closed in 1954 but reopened in 1992 after community campaigning.
The new station provides basic facilities.
Dronfield represents successful efforts to restore lost rail links, demonstrating how communities can regain transport connections through persistence.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Dronfield to Chelmsford?
Open the ticket search and enter Dronfield as your departure station and Chelmsford as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Dronfield and Chelmsford?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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