The average train between Chelmsford and Saxmundham takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Saxmundham. 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 Saxmundham. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Saxmundham at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Saxmundham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Saxmundham station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Chelmsford to Saxmundham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Saxmundham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Saxmundham station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Saxmundham is 87.9 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Saxmundham via Ipswich in around 2h 11m.