The average train between Plaistow and Chelmsford takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Plaistow 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 20 minutes between Plaistow and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Plaistow is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford station and take an average of 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

33 min • 1 change

4h 52m • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Plaistow to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Chelmsford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Plaistow to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Stratford (London) station.
Plaistow to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Chelmsford station.
The distance between Plaistow and Chelmsford is 39.2 km. The road distance is 43 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 26 min.