The average train between Richmond and Chelmsford takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Richmond 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 Richmond and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 28m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 39m • 1 change

1h 39m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Richmond to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Richmond NLL station.
Richmond to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Richmond and Chelmsford is 61.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Richmond NLL to Chelmsford via Stratford (London) in around 1h 35m.