The train between Chelmsford and Southampton takes 2h 28m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Chelmsford to Southampton. 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 on demand between Chelmsford and Southampton. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 28m.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Southampton Central station via Stratford (London) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Chelmsford to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Southampton is 159.7 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Southampton Central via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 28m.