The average train between Chelmsford and Shoeburyness takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Shoeburyness. 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 Shoeburyness. 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 Shoeburyness at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 27m • 2 changes


1h 19m • 2 changes


1h 7m • 2 changes


1h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Shoeburyness. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Shoeburyness station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Chelmsford to Shoeburyness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Shoeburyness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shoeburyness station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Shoeburyness is 32.1 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Shoeburyness via Shenfield, Southend Victoria, and Southend Central in around 1h 25m.