The average train between Taunton and Chelmsford takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Taunton 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 Taunton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Taunton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Taunton to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Taunton and Chelmsford is 260.6 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Taunton to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 46m.