The average train between Harold Wood and Chelmsford takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harold Wood 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 and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harold Wood is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:06 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

27 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

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