The average train between Central Station, London and Chelmsford takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Central Station, London 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 15 minutes between Central Station, London and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central Station, London is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:54 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Central Station, London to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Central Station, London station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Chelmsford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Central Station, London to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Liverpool Street station.
Central Station, London to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Central Station, London to Chelmsford train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Central Station, London and Chelmsford is 46.6 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 33 min.