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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Chelmsford takes 6h 41m 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 41m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£172
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 41m. 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 Anglia6h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 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, November 14, 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, November 15, 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, November 16, 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 Tuesday, November 17, 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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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 41m

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 9m.

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