The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford is 213.1 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 38m.