The average train between Chelmsford and Lowestoft takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Chelmsford to Lowestoft train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Lowestoft train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Chelmsford to Lowestoft train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Lowestoft is 120.1 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Lowestoft via Ipswich in around 3h 1m.