The average train between Lewes and Chelmsford takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Lewes 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 Lewes and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Lewes to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Lewes to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Lewes and Chelmsford is 101 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Chelmsford via London Victoria, Victoria station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 21m.