The average train between Chelmsford and Harold Wood takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford to Harold Wood. 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 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Harold Wood. 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 Harold Wood at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

29 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change

25 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Harold Wood. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Harold Wood station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Chelmsford to Harold Wood train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Harold Wood train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Harold Wood station.
Book your Chelmsford to Harold Wood train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Chelmsford and Harold Wood is 22.8 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Harold Wood via Shenfield in around 24 min.