Chelmsford to London trains
Greater Anglia offers regular and direct trains from Chelmsford to London.
Trains depart Chelmsford for London regularly during the day, with up to five services an hour at peak times. Trains from Chelmsford arrive into London Liverpool Street, just a stone’s throw from Shoreditch, Old Street and the City. The journey from Chelmsford to London is around 35 minutes*, though some fast services take just 32 minutes to reach the capital. Chelmsford to London train fares start from £18. Thanks to our online price promise, you won’t find cheaper deals anywhere else. In the unlikely event you do find a lower fare, we’ll refund you the difference.
What we are doing to keep you safe:
- We're continuing to clean and sanitise our trains and stations
- Ventilation – air conditioning on all our new trains and some old trains sucks in fresh air every six to nine minutes. Other trains have opening windows. On all trains, doors opening at stations lets more air in.
Try walking down the platform or train, as there are often fewer people further down the train.
If you are still nervous about travelling on busier trains, you can use our less busy trains tool on our website for help with finding a train with fewer passengers.
If you’re at the station, a member of staff will be able to advise you about a quieter alternative. If you’re at an unstaffed station just press the help button on the ticket machine and one of our customer service staff at Norwich will be able to advise you.
We’d like you to carry on wearing a face covering if you can when you’re on busy trains and stations, please. Government advice is still to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed places.
Thank you to all our customers who wear their face coverings when travelling with us. It’s a simple way for us all to keep each other safe.
For full information on latest face coverings advice, visit the Government's website.
- We're cleaning and sanitising our trains and stations, paying particular attention to high touch areas such as push buttons, door handles and grab rails.
- We're carrying out turnaround cleaning inside trains at terminus stations throughout the day. This includes high touch point areas such as grab rails and washroom surfaces.
- We’re using fogging guns with a fine mist of disinfectant for train cleaning in depots.
Yes, we have hand sanitiser available at all staffed stations and we're keeping soap and water topped up in our toilets on stations and trains so you can wash your hands. It’s a good idea to carry your own small bottle of hand sanitiser with you.
Practising good hygiene will help yourself and others.
We continue high levels of cleaning and paying attention to high touch areas on our vehicles. When appropriate, we have created a ‘bubble’ around our drivers in order to reduce their own risk and the risk of all passengers on the rail replacement bus. In some cases, operators have even installed clear barriers to reduce risk.
All travellers are encouraged to wear face coverings on rail replacement.
Have Questions? Read Our FAQ Below
What time does the first train leave from Chelmsford to London?
The first Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street service departs at 05:11 Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, the first train leaves Chelmsford at 06:55.
What time does the last train leave from Chelmsford to London?
The last Chelmsford to London service departs 23:25 Monday to Sunday.
Where does the Chelmsford to London train stop?
The Chelmsford to London service stops at Ingatestone, Shenfield and Stratford and terminates at London Liverpool Street. Stops may differ depending on the service as fast trains skip some stations.
Is there Wi-Fi on the Chelmsford to London train?
Yes, there is free Wi-Fi on Chelmsford to London services. Wi-Fi on all routes began rolling out in June 2019, allowing you to catch up on your boxsets, update social media or do last-minute preparation for a meeting.
How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to London?
The average journey time from Chelmsford to London is 36 minutes. Fast trains take around 32 minutes to reach the capital.
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Season tickets
Do you travel to London from Chelmsford on a regular basis? If you’re commuting from Chelmsford to London more than three times a week, it may be worth considering a season ticket. Use our season ticket calculator to find out what you could save by becoming a Chelmsford to London season ticket holder.
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Buy in advance
Plan your trip from Chelmsford to London in advance to find the cheapest train tickets. A single from Chelmsford to London starts from £18 while a Chelmsford to London travelcard starts from just £29.60.
Download the app
If you want to book tickets and find train times, Chelmsford to London information can be found by downloading the Greater Anglia app.
Things to do in London
London Liverpool Street Station is just a short walk from many of the capital’s top attractions. From Shoreditch to Old Street and The Gherkin to Spitalfields Market, the area around Liverpool Street has something for everyone. If you’re travelling further afield, you’ll find a wide choice of underground lines and bus routes available at the station.
Chelmsford
- Ticket office
- Bus service
- Prepurchase collection
- Car park
- Ticket machine
- Toilets
- Taxi-rank
- Wifi
London Liverpool Street
- Ticket office
- Bus service
- Prepurchase collection
- Ticket machine
- Toilets
- Taxi-rank
- Wifi
- Seated area available