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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Chelmsford takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Wales 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.

2h 58m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wales to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 47m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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.

Map of how to get from Wales to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Wales and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 54m.

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