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Chelmsford to Bridgwater trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Bridgwater takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Bridgwater. 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 54m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 48m
£82–151

Chelmsford to Bridgwater train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Bridgwater. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Bridgwater at 5:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 20m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bridgwater via Stratford, London Paddington, and Taunton in around 3h 48m.

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