The average train between Forest Gate and Chelmsford takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Forest Gate 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 20 minutes between Forest Gate and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Gate is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Arrives next day

40 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Chelmsford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Forest Gate to Chelmsford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford (London) station.
Forest Gate to Chelmsford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Forest Gate to Chelmsford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Forest Gate and Chelmsford is 37 km. The road distance is 43 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 26 min.