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Bournemouth to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Chelmsford takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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.

3h 8m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 51m
£57–106

Bournemouth to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 11m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 2m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 141.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 51m.

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