The average train between Bridgwater and Chelmsford takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgwater is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Taunton and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Bridgwater to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Bridgwater to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Bridgwater and Chelmsford is 250 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Bridgwater to Chelmsford via Taunton, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 25m.