The average train between Chelmsford and Bristol takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Bristol station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Chelmsford to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Chelmsford to Bristol train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Bristol is 214.1 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bristol Temple Meads via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 51m.
