The average train between Chelmsford and Plaistow takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford to Plaistow. 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 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Plaistow. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Plaistow at 3:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
5h 13m • 1 change
40 min • 1 change
38 min • 1 change
33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Plaistow. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Plaistow station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Chelmsford to Plaistow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Plaistow train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Plaistow is 39.2 km. The road distance is 43 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 27 min.
