The average train between Chelmsford and Halesworth takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Halesworth. 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 Halesworth. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Halesworth at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Halesworth. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Halesworth station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Chelmsford to Halesworth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Halesworth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Halesworth station.
Book your Chelmsford to Halesworth train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Halesworth is 97.5 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Halesworth via Ipswich in around 2h 27m.