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.
Trains run hourly between Kent and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 2:01 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Kent to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Kent to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Kent and Chelmsford is 56.8 km. The road distance is 139 km.
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 43m.
