The average train between Herne Bay and Chelmsford takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Herne Bay to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Herne Bay to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Herne Bay and Chelmsford is 60.9 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Chelmsford via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 55m.