The average train between Crawley and Chelmsford takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Crawley 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 Crawley and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crawley is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 36m • 2 changes


1h 37m • 2 changes


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 29m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Crawley station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Crawley to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.
Crawley to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Crawley to Chelmsford train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Crawley and Chelmsford is 82.7 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Crawley to Chelmsford via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 44m.