The average train between Ludlow and Chelmsford takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow 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 Ludlow and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Ludlow to Chelmsford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Chelmsford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Ludlow to Chelmsford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ludlow and Chelmsford is 229.1 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Chelmsford via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 23m.