The average train between Russell Square and Chelmsford takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Russell Square 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 Russell Square and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Russell Square is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street station and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

42 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Russell Square to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Russell Square station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Chelmsford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Russell Square to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Liverpool Street station.
Russell Square to Chelmsford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Chelmsford station.
The distance between Russell Square and Chelmsford is 47.5 km. The road distance is 50 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 33 min.