The average train between Rugeley and Chelmsford takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugeley 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 Rugeley and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugeley is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugeley to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rugeley station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Rugeley to Chelmsford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugeley Trent Valley station.
Rugeley to Chelmsford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Rugeley to Chelmsford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rugeley and Chelmsford is 199.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Rugeley Trent Valley to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 37m.