Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford by train

Travelling by train from Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford

Ready to travel from Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford

Getting from Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford by rail typically costs £28.70, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

Finding cheap train tickets with Rail Europe

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Train timetable for travel between Gatwick Airport and Chelmsford

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

• First daily departure (weekday): 03:21

• Last daily departure (weekday): 23:55

• First daily departure (weekend): 03:46

• Last daily departure (weekend): 23:52

• Average number of daily trains: 54 trains

• Frequency of train departures: every 14 minutes

Train duration for trips from Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 23 minutes, crossing a total distance of 78 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Gatwick Airport and Chelmsford?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Gatwick Airport and Chelmsford 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn even more about travelling from Gatwick Airport to Chelmsford by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Chelmsford.