The average train between Hereford and Chelmsford takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hereford 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 Hereford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Hereford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Hereford to Chelmsford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Chelmsford is 221.4 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Chelmsford via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 49m.