The average train between Alton and Chelmsford takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Alton to Chelmsford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Alton to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Alton and Chelmsford is 119.5 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 11m.
