The average train between Newport and Chelmsford takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Newport 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 Newport and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Newport to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Newport to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Newport and Chelmsford is 239.7 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 40m.