The average train between Swindon and Chelmsford takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon 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 30 minutes between Swindon and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Swindon to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Swindon and Chelmsford is 156.5 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h.