The average train between Chelmsford and Richmond takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Richmond. 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 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Richmond at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Richmond station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Chelmsford to Richmond train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Richmond train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Richmond (London) station.
Book your Chelmsford to Richmond train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chelmsford and Richmond is 61.6 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Richmond NLL via Stratford (London) in around 1h 38m.