The average train between Didcot and Chelmsford takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Didcot 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 Didcot and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Didcot is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Didcot 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 Didcot to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington station and Stratford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Didcot to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Didcot to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Didcot and Chelmsford is 118.9 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 43m.