Southampton to Chelmsford Trains

Southampton to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Chelmsford takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southampton 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.

2h 28m
Duration: 113 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...

2h 15m

£46–83

Southampton to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Southampton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 8:21 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:07 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Southampton to Chelmsford trains

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Southampton to Chelmsford train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:41 AM

8:26 AM → 11:09 AM

8:55 AM → 11:41 AM

9:25 AM → 12:09 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM

5:52 AM → 8:21 AM

6:30 AM → 8:50 AM

7:00 AM → 9:33 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM

5:52 AM → 8:21 AM

6:30 AM → 8:50 AM

7:00 AM → 9:33 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM

5:52 AM → 8:21 AM

6:30 AM → 8:50 AM

7:00 AM → 9:33 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM

5:52 AM → 8:21 AM

6:30 AM → 8:50 AM

7:00 AM → 9:33 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:49 AM → 7:36 AM

5:52 AM → 8:21 AM

6:30 AM → 8:50 AM

7:00 AM → 9:33 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:08 AM → 8:07 AM

5:57 AM → 8:33 AM

7:00 AM → 9:33 AM

7:30 AM → 9:51 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Chelmsford, England?

Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo

Train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford

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