Canterbury to Chelmsford Trains

Canterbury to Chelmsford trains

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The average train between Canterbury and Chelmsford takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.

1h 38m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...

1h 28m

£46–80

Canterbury to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:23 PM → 9:07 PM
1h 44m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 10:07 PM
1h 47m • 2 changes
9:23 PM → 10:59 PM
1h 36m • 2 changes
10:23 PM → 11:58 PM
1h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:23 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:24 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:09 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 11:09 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
10:23 AM → 12:09 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:18 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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.

Canterbury to Chelmsford trains

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Canterbury to Chelmsford train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:23 PM → 9:07 PM

8:20 PM → 10:07 PM

9:23 PM → 10:59 PM

10:23 PM → 11:58 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:23 AM → 6:51 AM

6:23 AM → 8:07 AM

7:23 AM → 9:07 AM

8:23 AM → 10:07 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:24 AM → 9:11 AM

8:21 AM → 10:09 AM

9:23 AM → 11:09 AM

10:23 AM → 12:09 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:18 AM → 6:54 AM

6:11 AM → 7:36 AM

6:48 AM → 8:21 AM

7:19 AM → 8:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International

Canterbury to Chelmsford trains

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Canterbury to Chelmsford train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:23 PM → 9:07 PM

8:20 PM → 10:07 PM

9:23 PM → 10:59 PM

10:23 PM → 11:58 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:23 AM → 6:51 AM

6:23 AM → 8:07 AM

7:23 AM → 9:07 AM

8:23 AM → 10:07 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:24 AM → 9:11 AM

8:21 AM → 10:09 AM

9:23 AM → 11:09 AM

10:23 AM → 12:09 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:18 AM → 6:54 AM

6:11 AM → 7:36 AM

6:48 AM → 8:21 AM

7:19 AM → 8:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International

Train trips from Canterbury

Train trips to Chelmsford

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