The average train between Bath and Chelmsford takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Bath 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 Bath and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bath 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 Bath to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Bath to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Bath and Chelmsford is 199.8 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 26m.