The average train between Chelmsford and France takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to France. 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 France. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into France at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford to France? 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 France. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at France station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Chelmsford to France train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to France train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Chelmsford and France is 579.9 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Cité via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 3h 47m.