The train between Southampton and Chelmsford takes 2h 14m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Southampton and Chelmsford. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 14m.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Southampton to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Southampton and Chelmsford is 159.7 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 14m.