The average train between Beckton and Chelmsford takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Beckton 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 20 minutes between Beckton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Beckton is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 35m • 2 changes


1h • 2 changes


1h 1m • 2 changes


56 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Beckton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Canning Town DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Beckton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
Beckton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
The distance between Beckton and Chelmsford is 37.6 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Chelmsford via Canning Town DLR Station, Canning Town station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 56 min.