The average train between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea. 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-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Chelmsford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea is 27.7 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Southend Victoria via Shenfield in around 1h 1m.
