The average train between Coventry and Chelmsford takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 hourly between Coventry and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coventry is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Coventry to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Coventry station.
Coventry to Chelmsford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Coventry to Chelmsford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Coventry and Chelmsford is 154.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Coventry to Chelmsford via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 53m.