The average train between Chelmsford and Great Yarmouth takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Great Yarmouth. 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 2 hours between Chelmsford and Great Yarmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Great Yarmouth at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Great Yarmouth. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Great Yarmouth station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Chelmsford to Great Yarmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Great Yarmouth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Great Yarmouth station.
Book your Chelmsford to Great Yarmouth train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Great Yarmouth is 129.6 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Great Yarmouth via Norwich in around 2h 24m.