The average train between Chelmsford and Harlow takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Harlow. 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 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Harlow. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Harlow at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Harlow station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Chelmsford to Harlow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Harlow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Harlow Town station.
Book your Chelmsford to Harlow train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Stansted Express.
The distance between Chelmsford and Harlow is 25.1 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Harlow Town via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 12m.