The average train between Chalkwell (Station) and Chelmsford takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chalkwell (Station) 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 30 minutes between Chalkwell (Station) and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chalkwell (Station) is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Southend Central and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 1m • 2 changes


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1h 18m • 2 changes


1h 4m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chalkwell (Station) to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Chalkwell (Station) station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Chalkwell (Station) to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Chalkwell (Station) to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Shenfield station.
Book your Chalkwell (Station) to Chelmsford train tickets online with c2c and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chalkwell (Station) and Chelmsford is 25.9 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Southend Victoria to Shenfield every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 35 min.