The average train between Chelmsford and Hackney takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford to Hackney. 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 every 20 minutes between Chelmsford and Hackney. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Hackney at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

46 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Hackney station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Chelmsford to Hackney train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Hackney train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
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The distance between Chelmsford and Hackney is 41.4 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 27 min.