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Chelmsford to Farnborough trains

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The average train between Chelmsford and Farnborough takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Farnborough. 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 49m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Farnborough (Main)train train London Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
1h 54m
£29–50

Chelmsford to Farnborough train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Farnborough. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Farnborough at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 33m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 50m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 52m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway1h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 67.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Farnborough (Main) via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 1h 54m.

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