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The average train between Poole and Chelmsford takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from Poole 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.

3h 23m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 7m
£58–109

Poole to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 26m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 50m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 38m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 147.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Chelmsford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 7m.

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