The average train between Chelmsford and Thorpe Bay takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay. 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 Thorpe Bay. 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 Thorpe Bay at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 21m • 2 changes
1h 15m • 2 changes
1h 3m • 2 changes
1h 4m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Thorpe Bay station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Thorpe Bay is 29.9 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Thorpe Bay via Shenfield, Southend Victoria, and Southend Central in around 1h 19m.
