The average train between Rugby and Chelmsford takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Rugby 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 Rugby and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Rugby to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Rugby to Chelmsford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Chelmsford is 138 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 48m.