The average train between Chelmsford and Stafford takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Stafford at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Stafford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Chelmsford to Stafford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Stafford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Chelmsford to Stafford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Stafford is 212.4 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Stafford via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 20m.