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Chelmsford Museum
Chelmsford’s main museum covers local history, archaeology, industry, and natural heritage in a restored house and galleries.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$15
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$15
Fastest journey on Oct 10
25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
25 m
Trains on Oct 10
12
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Chelmsford will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 12 trains from Stratford to Chelmsford, including 11 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest trains will take 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P01076
C04028
P67204
P01080
P67199
P01076
P67204
P01080
P67199
P67189Trains from Stratford to Chelmsford run on average 13 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Chelmsford trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P67203 | On time 9:09 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 9:34 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04649 | On time 9:25 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 9:51 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01079 | On time 9:43 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 10:08 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66522 | On time 9:55 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 10:21 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67207 | On time 10:09 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 10:34 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66942 | On time 10:25 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 10:51 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01082 | On time 10:43 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 11:08 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66529 | On time 10:55 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 11:21 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04676 | On time 11:09 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 11:34 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04652 | 11:25 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 11:51 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67227 | On time 3:09 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 3:34 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C37334+ P66964 | On time 3:13 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h38 | 3:51 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C38195+ P01098 | On time 3:21 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h47 | 4:08 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
P66964 | On time 3:25 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 3:51 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C37829+ P66564 | On time 3:28 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h53 | 4:21 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C38400+ P01098 | On time 3:28 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h40 | 4:08 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C37851+ P67231 | On time 3:43 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h52 | 4:35 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C37345+ P66564 | On time 3:43 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h38 | 4:21 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
P01098 | On time 3:43 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 4:08 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66564 | On time 3:55 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 4:21 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67231 | On time 4:10 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 4:35 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66980 | On time 4:22 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 4:48 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01102 | On time 4:40 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h22 | 5:02 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38530+ P67275 | On time 5:00 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h32 | 5:32 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C37991+ P66583 | On time 5:03 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h52 | 5:55 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
P67275 | On time 5:10 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h22 | 5:32 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66580 | On time 5:14 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 5:40 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38007+ P01110 | On time 5:14 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h52 | 6:06 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C37379+ P66988 | On time 5:15 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h34 | 5:49 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
P66988 | 5:26 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h23 | 5:49 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66583 | On time 5:29 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 5:55 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38576+ P01110 | On time 5:30 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h36 | 6:06 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C38056+ P66590 | On time 5:34 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h51 | 6:25 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C38583+ P66990 | On time 5:35 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h35 | 6:10 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
P01110 | On time 5:41 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 6:06 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38071+ P67244 | On time 5:44 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h52 | 6:36 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C37275+ P67240 | On time 5:45 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h34 | 6:19 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
P66990 | On time 5:48 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h22 | 6:10 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67240 | On time 5:56 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h23 | 6:19 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66590 | On time 5:59 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 6:25 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C38099+ P66993 | On time 6:00 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h49 | 6:49 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
C38230+ P67244 | On time 6:00 PM Maryland (MYL) | 0h36 | 6:36 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
P67244 | On time 6:11 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 6:36 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66594 | On time 6:18 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h22 | 6:40 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66993 | On time 6:24 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 6:49 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66597 | On time 6:29 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 6:55 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01116 | On time 6:41 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 7:06 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66997 | On time 6:50 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h22 | 7:12 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66603 | On time 6:56 PM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 7:22 PM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, October 10 | |||||
P66643 | On time 12:25 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h34 | 12:59 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66647 | On time 12:53 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h33 | 1:26 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P02166 | 5:41 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h28 | 6:09 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C35269+ P67189 | 5:46 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h48 | 6:34 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 1 transfer | |
P67189 | 6:09 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 6:34 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P67199 | 8:09 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 8:34 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04028 | 8:25 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 8:51 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P01076 | 8:43 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h25 | 9:08 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66517 | 8:55 AM Stratford (London) (SRA) | 0h26 | 9:21 AM Chelmsford station (CHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Chelmsford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chelmsford trip today.
Chelmsford’s main museum covers local history, archaeology, industry, and natural heritage in a restored house and galleries.
Compact museum preserving the story of radio, radar, and electronics pioneers linked to Marconi’s world-changing work in Chelmsford.
Volunteer-run military museum displaying Essex Regiment collections, medals, uniforms, and stories from local service history.
Major historic parkland and gardens with walking trails, seasonal events, and one of Chelmsford’s most popular open spaces.
Central city park with lawns, events, riverside paths, and easy access from shopping streets and the station.
Traditional village green near the city, known for duck pond views, old cottages, and a classic Essex setting.
Tiptree jam is a celebrated Essex preserve made from local fruit. It is a classic breakfast staple and a long-standing symbol of the county’s food heritage.
Essex seed cake is a traditional county bake flavoured with caraway seeds. It is especially linked with local tea tables and older Essex home baking.
Maldon oysters from the Essex coast are prized for their clean, briny flavour. They reflect the county’s historic oyster fisheries and seafood culture.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant setting. It is one of Chelmsford’s best-known fine dining destinations for seasonal cooking.
Established city-centre venue for Turkish and Mediterranean dishes, especially grilled meats and mezze. Warm, busy atmosphere and dependable service.
Stylish modern British restaurant and bar known for steaks, grills, and cocktails. Lively but polished atmosphere in central Chelmsford.
Moderate for UK travel. Hotels and dining cost less than London, while local transit and casual meals are fairly manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and cafe tipping is optional.
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Chelmsford Railway Station -> High Chelmer Shopping Centre, Chelmsford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford to Chelmsford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chelmsford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stratford to Chelmsford trains use the Stratford (London) to Chelmsford station pair. Use this guide to compare Stratford and Chelmsford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stratford (London) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stratford (London).
Wi-Fi is available at Stratford (London). ATMs are available at Stratford (London).
Ticket office support is available at Stratford (London). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234.
Available at Stratford (London): Parking, WC.
Available at Stratford (London): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stratford (London): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Maryland has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Maryland.
Wi-Fi is available at Maryland.
Ticket office support is available at Maryland. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maryland: Parking, WC.
Available at Maryland: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maryland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Chelmsford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Chelmsford.
Wi-Fi is available at Chelmsford. ATMs are available at Chelmsford.
Ticket office support is available at Chelmsford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chelmsford: Parking, WC.
Available at Chelmsford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chelmsford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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