The average train between New Cross and Chelsea takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from New Cross to Chelsea. 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 New Cross and Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Cross is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Chelsea at 7:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Cannon Street and take an average of 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

32 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from New Cross to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from New Cross station and arriving at Chelsea station via London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
New Cross to Chelsea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from New Cross station.
New Cross to Chelsea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at South Kensington station.
Book your New Cross to Chelsea train tickets online with Southeastern and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between New Cross and Chelsea is 9.2 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Southern operates a train from New Cross Gate to Battersea Park hourly. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 45 min.