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Guildford to Chelmsford trains

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The average train between Guildford and Chelmsford takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford 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.

1h 46m
Duration
64 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 59m
£28–47

Guildford to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Guildford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 38m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 46m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 46m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Guildford 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.

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  • Distance: 64 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Guildford to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 59m.

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