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Surrey to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Surrey and Chelmsford takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Surrey 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.

2h
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train, subway

best
  1. Take the train from Box Hill & Westhumble to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Stratford stationsubway subway
  3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
1h 48m
£25–40

Surrey to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Surrey and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Surrey is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 46m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Surrey to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Surrey to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Surrey, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Box Hill & Westhumble to Chelmsford via Clapham Junction and Stratford (London) in around 2h 40m.

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