The average train between Barnstaple and Chelmsford takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Barnstaple to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Barnstaple to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Barnstaple and Chelmsford is 322.3 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Chelmsford via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 47m.