The average train between Southend Central Station and Chelmsford takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend Central Station 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 Central Station and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend Central Station is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Southend Victoria and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend Central Station to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Southend Central Station station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Southend Central Station to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend Central Station to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
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The distance between Southend Central Station and Chelmsford is 27.8 km. The road distance is 50 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Southend Victoria to Shenfield every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 35 min.
