The average train between Whiteley and Chelmsford takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Whiteley 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 Whiteley and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whiteley is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whiteley to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Whiteley station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Whiteley to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Whiteley to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Whiteley to Chelmsford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whiteley and Chelmsford is 152.6 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Swanwick to Chelmsford via Southampton Central, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 53m.