Reading to Chelmsford Trains

Reading to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Chelmsford takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading 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.

1h 24m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
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Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain

1h 28m

£33–84

Reading to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:26 PM → 2:51 PM
1h 24m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 3:07 PM
1h 25m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 3:21 PM
1h 21m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 3:33 PM
1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:50 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:51 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 10:09 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.