The average train between Salisbury and Chelmsford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Salisbury to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Salisbury to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Salisbury to Chelmsford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Salisbury and Chelmsford is 173.7 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 26m.