The average train between Lowestoft and Chelmsford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Lowestoft to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Lowestoft to Chelmsford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Lowestoft and Chelmsford is 120.1 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Chelmsford via Ipswich in around 2h 36m.