The average train between Chelmsford and Waltham Abbey takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Waltham Abbey. 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Chelmsford to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Waltham Cross station.
Book your Chelmsford to Waltham Abbey train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Waltham Abbey is 33.1 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Waltham Cross via Stratford (London) in around 1h 23m.