The average train between Luton and Chelmsford takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton 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 Luton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 10:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 38m • 2 changes


1h 39m • 2 changes


1h 28m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Luton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Luton and Chelmsford is 63.1 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Chelmsford via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 28m.