The average train between Surbiton and Chelmsford takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Surbiton 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 Surbiton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Surbiton is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 15m • 2 changes


1h 24m • 2 changes


1h 14m • 2 changes


1h 28m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Surbiton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Surbiton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Surbiton to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Surbiton station.
Surbiton to Chelmsford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Surbiton and Chelmsford is 65.4 km. The road distance is 75 km.
There is no direct connection from Surbiton to Chelmsford. However, you can take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Chelmsford.