The average train between Canvey Island and Chelmsford takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Canvey Island 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 every 20 minutes between Canvey Island and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canvey Island is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 14m • 2 changes


1h 17m • 2 changes


1h 21m • 2 changes


1h 9m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Canvey Island to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Canvey Island station and arriving at Chelmsford station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Canvey Island to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, depart from Benfleet station.
Canvey Island to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Canvey Island and Chelmsford is 25 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Benfleet to Chelmsford via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 12m.