The average train between Chelmsford and Didcot takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Didcot. 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 Didcot. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Didcot at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 56m • 2 changes


1h 40m • 2 changes


1h 43m • 2 changes


1h 43m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Didcot station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Chelmsford to Didcot train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Didcot train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Didcot Parkway station.
Book your Chelmsford to Didcot train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Didcot is 118.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Didcot Parkway via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 40m.