The average train between Southminster and Chelmsford takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Southminster 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 hourly between Southminster and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southminster is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Wickford and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southminster to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Southminster station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Wickford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Southminster to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southminster station.
Southminster to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
Book your Southminster to Chelmsford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southminster and Chelmsford is 26.2 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Southminster to Chelmsford via Wickford and Shenfield in around 1h 18m.