The average train between Chelmsford and Shotley Gate takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Shotley Gate. 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 Shotley Gate. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Shotley Gate at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Shotley Gate. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Shotley Gate station via Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Chelmsford to Shotley Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Shotley Gate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Harwich International station.
Book your Chelmsford to Shotley Gate train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Shotley Gate is 60.2 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Harwich International via Manningtree in around 1h 24m.