The average train between Hertford and Chelmsford takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Hertford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Hertford East station.
Hertford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Hertford to Chelmsford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hertford and Chelmsford is 38.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Hertford East to Chelmsford via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 31m.