The average train between Slough and Chelmsford takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Slough 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 every 30 minutes between Slough and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 27m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Liverpool Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Slough to Chelmsford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Slough station.
Slough to Chelmsford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Slough to Chelmsford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Slough and Chelmsford is 77.7 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Slough to Chelmsford via Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 32m.