The average train between Solihull and Chelmsford takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Solihull 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 hourly between Solihull and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Solihull is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Solihull station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Solihull to Chelmsford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.
Solihull to Chelmsford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Solihull to Chelmsford train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Solihull and Chelmsford is 171.3 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Solihull to Chelmsford via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 53m.