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.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:58 PM. 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Canterbury to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Canterbury to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Canterbury and Chelmsford is 66.1 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Chelmsford via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 27m.