The average train between Dorking and Chelmsford takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking 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 Dorking and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dorking to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Dorking to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorking station.
Dorking to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Dorking to Chelmsford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dorking and Chelmsford is 78.9 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Dorking to Chelmsford via Clapham Junction and Stratford (London) in around 2h 43m.