The average train between Chelmsford and Ebbsfleet takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Ebbsfleet. 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 Ebbsfleet. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Ebbsfleet at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Ebbsfleet. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Ebbsfleet station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Chelmsford to Ebbsfleet train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Ebbsfleet train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway station.
Book your Chelmsford to Ebbsfleet train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Ebbsfleet is 77 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 17m.