The average train between Kings Cross and Chelmsford takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Kings Cross 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 15 minutes between Kings Cross and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street station and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

54 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Chelmsford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Kings Cross to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Liverpool Street station.
Kings Cross to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Kings Cross to Chelmsford train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Kings Cross and Chelmsford is 46.9 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 33 min.