The average train between Thorpe Bay (Water) and Chelmsford takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Thorpe Bay (Water) 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 Thorpe Bay (Water) and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Thorpe Bay (Water) is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Southend Central and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thorpe Bay (Water) 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 Thorpe Bay (Water) to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria station and arriving at Shenfield station via Shenfield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Thorpe Bay (Water) to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Thorpe Bay (Water) to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
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The distance between Thorpe Bay (Water) and Chelmsford is 30.2 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Southend Victoria to Shenfield every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 35 min.