The average train between Chelmsford and Salisbury takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Salisbury. 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 Salisbury. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Salisbury at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Salisbury station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Chelmsford to Salisbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Salisbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Chelmsford to Salisbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chelmsford and Salisbury is 173.7 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Salisbury via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 41m.