The average train between Kettering and Chelmsford takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kettering 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 Kettering and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kettering 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Kettering to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Kettering and Chelmsford is 110 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Chelmsford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 55m.