The average train between Cheltenham and Chelmsford takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Chelmsford. 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 Cheltenham and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Cheltenham to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Cheltenham to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cheltenham and Chelmsford is 176.2 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 57m.