The average train between Chelmsford and Penzance takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Penzance. 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 2 hours between Chelmsford and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Penzance at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Penzance station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Chelmsford to Penzance train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Penzance train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Chelmsford to Penzance train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Penzance is 457.6 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Penzance via Stratford and London Paddington in around 10h 3m.