The average train between Chelmsford and Rye takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Rye. 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 Rye. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Rye at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Rye. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rye station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Chelmsford to Rye train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Rye train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rye station.
Book your Chelmsford to Rye train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rye is 89.1 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Rye via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 23m.