The average train between Chelmsford and Chatham takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Chatham. 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 Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Chatham at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Chatham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Chelmsford to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Chelmsford to Chatham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Chatham is 39.9 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Chatham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 30m.
