The average train between Chelmsford and Cardiff takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Cardiff. 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 Chelmsford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Cardiff station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Chelmsford to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Chelmsford to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Cardiff is 253.6 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 16m.
