The average train between Reading and Chelmsford takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 30 minutes between Reading and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Reading to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Reading to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Chelmsford is 104.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 38m.
