The average train between Dunkirk and Chelmsford takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Dunkirk to Chelmsford train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Chelmsford train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Dunkirk to Chelmsford train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Chelmsford is 153.6 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Chelmsford via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 44m.