The average train between Rainham and Chelmsford takes 1h and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rainham 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 Rainham and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainham is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


58 min • 2 changes


56 min • 2 changes


1h 1m • 2 changes


1h 2m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rainham to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rainham station and arriving at Chelmsford station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Rainham to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, depart from Rainham (London) station.
Rainham to Chelmsford train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Rainham to Chelmsford train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rainham and Chelmsford is 30.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Rainham (London) to Chelmsford via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 54 min.