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Trip Overview

The average train between Oxford and Chelmsford takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Oxford 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.

2h 6m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Oxford to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Oxford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 39m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 39m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 40m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 7m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 39m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Oxford to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 97 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Oxford to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 54m.

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