London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford Trains From £18.70*

Climb aboard the direct London to Chelmsford train with Greater Anglia, and arrive in just about 33 minutes. With trains leaving every quarter-hour, you can set out from London Liverpool Street with great flexibility and arrive at Chelmsford station at the time most convenient for you.

As you leave behind the skyscraper-heavy skyline of London, you’ll be greeted by increasingly rural views before arriving at Chelmsford via its iconic viaduct.

Greater Anglia runs regional and commuter services in the East of England, mainly operating from London Liverpool Street. It serves destinations such as Cambridge, Colchester, Norwich and even destinations in the Netherlands with their Rail and Sail tickets.

Departing from London Liverpool Street

Liverpool Street station boasts an extremely well-connected location within Central London. It is situated in the north-east of the city, and is within walking distance of many popular areas of London. Alternatively, you can arrive by the London Underground, Overground or bus, as multiple lines serve the station with direct connections.

London Liverpool Street offers train services across the east of England, with connections to towns and stations in Essex and Hertfordshire, as well as Cambridge, Norwich and Southend. 

Greater Anglia is the main National Rail operator serving London Liverpool Street station.

Main stops

The main stops on the London to Chelmsford train are Stratford (London) and Shenfield. The fastest train from London to Chelmsford does not make any stops. Consult your specific service for actual stops.

Arriving at Chelmsford

Chelmsford station is located on Duke Street, about an eight-minute walk from High Street. The station is part of the Great Eastern Main Line and is operated by Greater Anglia. The station's primary service is to London Liverpool Street, but eastbound trains also run to destinations such as Colchester Town, Ipswich and Norwich.

The city of Chelmsford is worth a visit if you’re interested in history and culture, as many of its attractions offer glimpses into the past and are situated close to Chelmsford station. Chelmsford Cathedral and Chelmsford Museum, for instance, are examples of historic architecture as well as an opportunity for learning about the history of the city.

And if you’re more interested in exciting social events, the Chelmsford City Racecourse offers regular events and racing fixtures – the perfect opportunity to don your smartest outfit.

Greater Anglia train classes

Passengers travelling from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford can choose between two classes of carriage on Greater Anglia trains. 

• Standard Class: Enjoy comfortable, spacious seats in air-conditioned carriages. Plug points and USB ports are found under your seats, and free Wi-Fi is available on all trains.
• First Class: First Class train tickets from London to Chelmsford include spacious seating with more leg room, more tables, and complimentary refreshments from the Café carriage from Monday to Friday.

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Greater Anglia train travel advice

With our train travel advice for London to Chelmsford, you can board your Greater Anglia train with confidence and enjoy the relaxing ride.

• Luggage: Bring up to two large luggage items and one small item. Store your luggage in the luggage compartments by carriage doors, in the overhead racks or under the seat. London Liverpool Street offers a left luggage service.
• Bicycles: You will need to reserve a bike space for this route. Full-size bikes are not permitted on travel to/from London Liverpool Street during busy periods. Stations feature secure bike storage sheds.
• Children: Kids under 5 travel free, 5–15s get tickets at half price. A Family and Friends Railcard can save you even more.
• Pets: Up to 2 small pets travel free. A fee applies for additional pets.
• Passenger Assist: Support with planning travel, navigating trains and platforms and luggage assistance can be requested on Greater Anglia trains. Can be booked in advance, with a minimum of 2 hours' notice recommended.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.