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Chelmsford to Croydon trains

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Trip Overview

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.

1h 19m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Chelmsford to Croydon train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 25m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 18m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 19m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to East Croydon via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 12m.

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