The average train between Exeter and Chelmsford takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Exeter to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Exeter to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exeter and Chelmsford is 300.2 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 13m.