The average train between Chichester and Chelmsford takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chichester 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 every 30 minutes between Chichester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Havant and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Chichester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Havant station.
Chichester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Chichester to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southern, South Western Railway and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chichester and Chelmsford is 132.5 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Chelmsford via Havant, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 46m.