The average train between Chelmsford and Newbury takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Newbury. 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 Newbury. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Newbury at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Newbury station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Chelmsford to Newbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Newbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Chelmsford to Newbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Newbury is 129.5 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Newbury via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 17m.