The average train between Didcot and Chelmsford takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Didcot 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 30 minutes between Didcot and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Didcot is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Didcot to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Didcot to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Didcot and Chelmsford is 118.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 38m.