The average train between Gloucester and Chelmsford takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Gloucester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Gloucester to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gloucester and Chelmsford is 187.1 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 41m.