The average train between Guildford and Chelmsford takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford 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 Guildford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Guildford 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 Guildford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Guildford to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Guildford and Chelmsford is 91.2 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h.