The average train between Chelmsford and Rainham takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Rainham. 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 Rainham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Rainham at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Rainham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rainham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Chelmsford to Rainham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Rainham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rainham (Kent) station.
Book your Chelmsford to Rainham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rainham is 42.5 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Rainham (Kent) via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 39m.