The average train between Chelmsford and Southend Airport (SEN) takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Southend Airport (SEN). 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 Southend Airport (SEN). 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 Southend Airport (SEN) at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

48 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Southend Airport (SEN). However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Southend Airport (SEN) station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Chelmsford to Southend Airport (SEN) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Southend Airport (SEN) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Airport station.
Book your Chelmsford to Southend Airport (SEN) train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Southend Airport (SEN) is 24.5 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Southend Airport via Shenfield in around 52 min.