The average train between Chelmsford and Hatfield takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Hatfield. 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 Hatfield. 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 Hatfield at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 22m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Hatfield. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Hatfield station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Chelmsford to Hatfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Hatfield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hatfield (Herts) station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Hatfield is 47.9 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Hatfield (Herts) via London Liverpool Street and Moorgate in around 1h 43m.