The average train between Fratton and Chelmsford takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Fratton 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 Fratton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Fratton is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fratton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Fratton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Fratton to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Fratton station.
Fratton to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Fratton to Chelmsford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Fratton and Chelmsford is 149.7 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Fratton to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 25m.