Rome2Rio

Chelmsford to Bournemouth trains

Find Transport to Bournemouth

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Bournemouth takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 1m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 59m
£64–142

Chelmsford to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Bournemouth? 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.

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 141.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 59m.

Operators