The average train between Chelmsford and Hereford takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Hereford. 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 Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hereford at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Hereford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Chelmsford to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Chelmsford to Hereford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Hereford is 221.4 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Hereford via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 18m.