The average train between Bristol and Chelmsford takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol 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 to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Bristol to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Bristol to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bristol and Chelmsford is 214.1 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.
