The average train between Grays and Chelmsford takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Grays 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 Grays and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 15m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 11m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Chelmsford station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Grays to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, depart from Grays station.
Grays to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Grays to Chelmsford train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Grays and Chelmsford is 30.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Grays to Chelmsford via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 7m.