The average train between Hertfordshire and Chelmsford takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertfordshire is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hertfordshire to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Hertfordshire station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Moorgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Hertfordshire to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Welwyn Garden City station.
Hertfordshire to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Hertfordshire to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Northern and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hertfordshire and Chelmsford is 50.7 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to Chelmsford via Moorgate and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 39m.