The average train between Chelmsford and Waterbeach takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Waterbeach. 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 Waterbeach. 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 Waterbeach at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Waterbeach. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Waterbeach station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Chelmsford to Waterbeach train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Waterbeach train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Waterbeach station.
Book your Chelmsford to Waterbeach train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Waterbeach is 61.9 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Waterbeach via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 5m.