The average train between Dunstable and Chelmsford takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 5m • 2 changes
1h 59m • 2 changes
1h 47m • 2 changes
1h 43m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Dunstable to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Dunstable and Chelmsford is 70.2 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Chelmsford via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 35m.
