The average train between Chelmsford and Port of Dover takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Port of Dover. 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 Port of Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Port of Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Port of Dover. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Port of Dover station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Chelmsford to Port of Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Port of Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Chelmsford to Port of Dover train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Port of Dover is 90.9 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Dover Priory via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 12m.