The average train between Chelmsford and West Midlands takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:21 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at West Midlands station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Chelmsford to West Midlands train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to West Midlands train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Chelmsford to West Midlands train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and West Midlands is 186.8 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Smethwick Rolfe Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 49m.