The average train between Bedford and Chelmsford takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bedford 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 Bedford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Bedford to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Bedford to Chelmsford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Chelmsford is 78 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Chelmsford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 31m.
