The average train between Chelmsford and Croydon takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford to Croydon. 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 Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Croydon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at East Croydon station via Stratford (London) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Chelmsford to Croydon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Croydon is 55.6 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to East Croydon via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 12m.