The average train between Harlow and Chelmsford takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harlow 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 Harlow and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Harlow is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Harlow station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Harlow to Chelmsford train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Harlow Town station.
Harlow to Chelmsford train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Harlow to Chelmsford train tickets online with Stansted Express and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Harlow and Chelmsford is 25.1 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Harlow Town to Chelmsford via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 12m.