The average train between Rainham and Chelmsford takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Rainham and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainham is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Rainham to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rainham (Kent) station.
Rainham to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Rainham to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rainham and Chelmsford is 42.5 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Rainham (Kent) to Chelmsford via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 22m.