The average train between Chelmsford and Royal Docks takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford to Royal Docks. 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 Royal Docks. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Royal Docks at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

59 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Royal Docks. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Royal Docks station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Chelmsford to Royal Docks train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Royal Docks train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London City Airport DLR Station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Royal Docks is 39.1 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to London City Airport DLR Station via Stratford (London) and Stratford DLR Station in around 47 min.