The average train between Whitchurch and Chelmsford takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitchurch is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitchurch to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Whitchurch station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Whitchurch to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Whitchurch station.
Whitchurch to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Whitchurch to Chelmsford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Whitchurch and Chelmsford is 137.2 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Whitchurch to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 59m.