Cardiff to Chelmsford Trains

Cardiff to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Chelmsford takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 178 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...

2h 54m

£79–140

Cardiff to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:20 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 4:09 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 5:09 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:21 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Cardiff to Chelmsford trains

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Cardiff to Chelmsford train times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:20 AM → 2:09 PM

12:20 PM → 3:09 PM

1:20 PM → 4:09 PM

2:20 PM → 5:09 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM

5:53 AM → 8:50 AM

6:24 AM → 9:21 AM

6:51 AM → 9:51 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM

5:53 AM → 8:50 AM

6:24 AM → 9:21 AM

6:51 AM → 9:51 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM

5:53 AM → 8:50 AM

6:24 AM → 9:21 AM

6:51 AM → 9:51 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM

5:53 AM → 8:50 AM

6:24 AM → 9:21 AM

6:51 AM → 9:51 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:21 AM

5:53 AM → 8:50 AM

6:24 AM → 9:21 AM

6:51 AM → 9:51 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:21 AM

6:20 AM → 9:07 AM

6:48 AM → 9:51 AM

7:18 AM → 10:21 AM

Frequently asked questions

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