The average train between Chelmsford and Canvey Island takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford to Canvey Island. 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 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Canvey Island. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Canvey Island at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 19m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 17m • 2 changes


1h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Canvey Island station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Chelmsford to Canvey Island train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Canvey Island train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Benfleet station.
Book your Chelmsford to Canvey Island train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Chelmsford and Canvey Island is 25 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Benfleet via Stratford (London), Stratford station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 12m.