The average train between Chelmsford and Swindon takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford to Swindon. 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 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Swindon. 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 Swindon at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Swindon station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Chelmsford to Swindon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Swindon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Chelmsford to Swindon train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Swindon is 156.5 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Swindon via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 59m.