The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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-on-Sea and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Chelmsford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford is 27.7 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Chelmsford via Shenfield in around 55 min.
