The average train between Harpenden and Chelmsford takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 40m • 2 changes
1h 40m • 2 changes
1h 33m • 2 changes
1h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Harpenden to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Harpenden and Chelmsford is 57.6 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Chelmsford via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 17m.
