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Trip Overview

The average train between Hertford and Chelmsford takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Hertford 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.

1h 32m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hertford to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Hertford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 31m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 44m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 51m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 48m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 31m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 33m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 31m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 33m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 31m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 33m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 20m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 26m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 34m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 31m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 30m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 33m • 1 change
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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia1h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hertford 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.

Map of how to get from Hertford to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Hertford, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Hertford East to Chelmsford via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 31m.

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