The average train between Torquay and Chelmsford takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 Torquay and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Torquay 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 Torquay to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Torquay to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Torquay to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Chelmsford is 312.8 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Chelmsford via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 14m.