The average train between Shrewsbury and Chelmsford takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Shrewsbury to Chelmsford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Chelmsford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Chelmsford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Chelmsford is 244.7 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Chelmsford via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 28m.
