The average train between Ebbsfleet and Chelmsford takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Ebbsfleet 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 Ebbsfleet and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ebbsfleet is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International 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 Ebbsfleet to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Ebbsfleet to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway station.
Ebbsfleet to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Ebbsfleet to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ebbsfleet and Chelmsford is 77 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway to Chelmsford via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 43m.