The average train between Great Yarmouth and Chelmsford takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Great Yarmouth is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Great Yarmouth to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Great Yarmouth station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Great Yarmouth to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Great Yarmouth station.
Great Yarmouth to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Great Yarmouth to Chelmsford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Great Yarmouth and Chelmsford is 129.6 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Great Yarmouth to Chelmsford via Norwich in around 2h 40m.