The average train between Dorchester and Chelmsford takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Dorchester 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 Dorchester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Dorchester to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Dorchester to Chelmsford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dorchester and Chelmsford is 231.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 35m.