The average train between Chelmsford and Worcester takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Worcester. 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 Worcester. 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 Worcester at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Worcester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Chelmsford to Worcester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Worcester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Book your Chelmsford to Worcester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Worcester is 191 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Worcester Shrub Hill via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 50m.