The average train between Bridgend and Chelmsford takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgend 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 Bridgend and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgend is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bridgend station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Bridgend to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
Bridgend to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Bridgend to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bridgend and Chelmsford is 280.5 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Bridgend to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 17m.