The average train between Dartford and Chelmsford takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford 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 Dartford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Dartford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Dartford to Chelmsford train tickets online with Thameslink, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Chelmsford is 36.7 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Chelmsford via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 16m.
