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Kent to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Chelmsford takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Kent 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 53m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 45m
£44–81

Kent to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 49m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia4h 50m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 46m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 44m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia5h 7m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 2m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 49m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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 Kent to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Chelmsford via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 45m.

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