The average train between Chelmsford and Hertfordshire takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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1h 40m • 1 change
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1h 27m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Hertfordshire. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Hertfordshire station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Chelmsford to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Welwyn Garden City station.
Book your Chelmsford to Hertfordshire train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Great Northern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Hertfordshire is 50.7 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Welwyn Garden City via London Liverpool Street and Moorgate in around 1h 49m.