The average train between Southend Airport (SEN) and Chelmsford takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend Airport (SEN) 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 Southend Airport (SEN) and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend Airport (SEN) is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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48 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Southend Airport (SEN) to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Southend Airport (SEN) station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Southend Airport (SEN) to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Airport station.
Southend Airport (SEN) to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Southend Airport (SEN) to Chelmsford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southend Airport (SEN) and Chelmsford is 24.5 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Southend Airport to Chelmsford via Shenfield in around 50 min.