The average train between Woolwich and Chelmsford takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Woolwich 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 20 minutes between Woolwich and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford DLR Station and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
55 min • 1 change
58 min • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Woolwich to Chelmsford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Woolwich to Chelmsford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Woolwich to Chelmsford train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Woolwich and Chelmsford is 39.8 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Chelmsford via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford (London) in around 56 min.
