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Cardiff to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Chelmsford takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.

2h 57m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
3h 5m
£82–152

Cardiff to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 178.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 5m.

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