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Penzance to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Chelmsford takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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.

6h 44m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£175
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
6h 11m
£147–261

Penzance to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia7h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia9h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 336.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 6h 11m.

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