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.
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 11:07 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Oxford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Oxford to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Oxford and Chelmsford is 118.8 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 54m.
