The average train between Royston and Chelmsford takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Royston 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 Royston and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Royston to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Royston to Chelmsford train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Royston and Chelmsford is 48.5 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Chelmsford via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 42m.