The average train between Chelmsford and Watford Junction takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford to Watford Junction. 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 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 26m • 2 changes


1h 10m • 2 changes


1h 9m • 2 changes


1h 11m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Watford Junction station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Chelmsford to Watford Junction train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Watford Junction train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Chelmsford to Watford Junction train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Watford Junction is 60.2 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Watford Junction via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 1h 15m.