The average train between Rye and Chelmsford takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye 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 Rye and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rye to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Rye to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Rye to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rye and Chelmsford is 89.1 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Chelmsford via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 50m.