The average train between Chelmsford and Charlton takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford to Charlton. 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 Charlton. 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 Charlton at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 9m • 2 changes


1h 9m • 2 changes


1h 12m • 2 changes


1h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Charlton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Chelmsford to Charlton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Charlton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Book your Chelmsford to Charlton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Charlton is 41.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Charlton via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, and Woolwich Arsenal in around 1h 2m.