The average train between Colchester and Chelmsford takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Colchester to Chelmsford. 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 Colchester and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colchester station and arriving at Chelmsford station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Colchester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Colchester and Chelmsford is 34.4 km. The road distance is 35 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to Chelmsford every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 21 min.
