The average train between Surrey and Chelmsford takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Surrey and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Surrey is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Surrey to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Surrey station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Surrey to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Box Hill & Westhumble station.
Surrey to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Surrey to Chelmsford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Surrey and Chelmsford is 77.5 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Box Hill & Westhumble to Chelmsford via Clapham Junction and Stratford (London) in around 2h 40m.