The average train between Worcester and Chelmsford takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Worcester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Worcester to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Worcester and Chelmsford is 191 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 9m.