The average train between Margate and Chelmsford takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Margate 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 Margate and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Margate to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Margate to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Margate and Chelmsford is 74.6 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Chelmsford via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 1m.
