The average train between Newton Abbot and Chelmsford takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Newton Abbot is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newton Abbot to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Newton Abbot to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Newton Abbot to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Newton Abbot to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Newton Abbot and Chelmsford is 314.8 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Newton Abbot to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 34m.