The average train between Ashford and Chelmsford takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ashford 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 every 30 minutes between Ashford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Ashford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Ashford to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ashford and Chelmsford is 71.3 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Chelmsford via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 10m.