The average train between Chelmsford and Bournemouth takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly 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 7:44 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Chelmsford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Chelmsford to Bournemouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chelmsford and Bournemouth is 198.7 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bournemouth via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h.
