The average train between St Albans City and Chelmsford takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from St Albans City 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 20 minutes between St Albans City and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from St Albans City is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 33m • 2 changes
1h 41m • 2 changes
1h 28m • 2 changes
1h 33m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from St Albans City to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from St Albans City station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
St Albans City to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from St Albans City station.
St Albans City to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between St Albans City and Chelmsford is 54.9 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from St Albans City to Chelmsford via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 12m.
