The average train between Stafford and Chelmsford takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Stafford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Stafford to Chelmsford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Stafford and Chelmsford is 212.4 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 14m.