The average train between Eastleigh and Chelmsford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eastleigh is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Eastleigh station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Eastleigh to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Eastleigh station.
Eastleigh to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Eastleigh to Chelmsford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Eastleigh and Chelmsford is 152.6 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Eastleigh to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 17m.