The average train between Maidstone and Chelmsford takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Maidstone to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Maidstone to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Maidstone and Chelmsford is 52.3 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Chelmsford via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 48m.