The average train between Harold Wood (Station) and Chelmsford takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harold Wood (Station) 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 Harold Wood (Station) and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 10:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harold Wood (Station) is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

24 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Harold Wood (Station) to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Harold Wood (Station) station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Harold Wood (Station) to Chelmsford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Harold Wood station.
Harold Wood (Station) to Chelmsford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Harold Wood (Station) to Chelmsford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Harold Wood (Station) and Chelmsford is 22.8 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Harold Wood to Chelmsford via Shenfield in around 30 min.