The average train between Swindon and Chelmsford takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Swindon 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 Swindon and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 39m • 2 changes
2h 8m • 2 changes
2h 6m • 2 changes
1h 52m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Swindon to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Chelmsford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Swindon to Chelmsford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swindon and Chelmsford is 156.5 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Chelmsford via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 55m.
