The average train between Rayleigh and Chelmsford takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
37 min • 1 change
38 min • 1 change
40 min • 1 change
36 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Rayleigh to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Rayleigh to Chelmsford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rayleigh and Chelmsford is 19.1 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Chelmsford via Shenfield in around 38 min.
