The average train between Hackney and Chelmsford takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Hackney 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 Hackney and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackney is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

37 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Hackney station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Hackney to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Homerton station.
Hackney to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Hackney and Chelmsford is 41.4 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Homerton to Chelmsford via Stratford (London) in around 42 min.