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London to Chelmsford by train
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First train05:23
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Last train00:46
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey29m
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Distance47 kilometres
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Trains per day95
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Avg. journey time36m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Chelmsford by train
Fast trains from London to Chelmsford take around 29 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 47 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Chelmsford.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Chelmsford?
Direct trains from London to Chelmsford have been found.
We usually find around 102 direct trains on the route from London to Chelmsford every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 78 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Chelmsford?
The London to Chelmsford train travel time is normally about 29 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Chelmsford train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Chelmsford is usually scheduled to depart London around 05:23 and the last train is around 00:46. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 05:34, and the last at 00:46.

What's the London to Chelmsford train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Chelmsford are $19.10.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $22, and when booking 7 days in advance the price is usually the same. Booking on the day of travel may be more expensive.
When to book London to Chelmsford train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Chelmsford by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Chelmsford?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Chelmsford, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Abellio Greater Anglia
- Greater Anglia
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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