The average train between London and Chelmsford takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from London 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 London and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 3:18 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 3:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Chelmsford station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
London to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Liverpool Street station.
London to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between London and Chelmsford is 48.4 km. The road distance is 47 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.