The average train between Saxmundham and Chelmsford takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Saxmundham 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 Saxmundham and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saxmundham is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saxmundham to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Saxmundham station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Saxmundham to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Saxmundham station.
Saxmundham to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Saxmundham to Chelmsford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Saxmundham and Chelmsford is 87.9 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Saxmundham to Chelmsford via Ipswich in around 1h 49m.