Stratford (London) to Chelmsford Trains From £18.10*

Travel from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford by train with Greater Anglia for a rapid, direct route to the heart of Essex from the capital. Great days out from London start on the train. For fast, affordable journeys to Chelmsford, travel with Greater Anglia in just around 22 minutes. Prices start from just £18.10, while you can make the most of Off-Peak, Railcard, and split ticket discounts when you buy cheap train tickets in advance with TrainPal.

Race east from the UK’s biggest city along 24 miles of leafy green surroundings to arrive at one of Essex’s most-loved cities. With a long history dating back to the granting of the Royal Charter in 1196, Chelmsford is a top destination for days out by train in the East of England.

Greater Anglia runs a vast network of trains around the East of England. Travel to and from London to places like Cambridge, Ely, Norwich, Colchester, and Ipswich.

Departing from Stratford (London)

A convenient East London interchange, only minutes from Stratford’s High Street, your departure point for days out in Chelmsford, guarantees a convenient start to your day. Stratford (London) has excellent facilities, including accessible toilets, free public Wi-Fi, and a ticket office for collecting paper tickets. Before you board, relax in one of several comfortable seating areas and browse food counters for light refreshments, drinks, or snacks.

Getting to Stratford (London) is easy by bus or taxi, and it is also within walking distance of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. If you are arriving by bike, there is a bicycle storage facility at the station, while drop-off points are available for passengers getting to Stratford (London) in a car.

Stratford runs regular trains across London and the East of England, including direct routes to London Paddington, Shenfield, Epping, and Wembley Park. The main operators at the station are Greater Anglia, c2c, London Overground, and the Elizabeth line.

Main stops

On the direct route from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford, Greater Anglia services call at Shenfield and Ingatestone before reaching your destination.

Arriving at Chelmsford Station

A historical city on the site of a Neolithic and late Bronze Age settlement, Chelmsford provides an abundance of history, culture, and sightseeing opportunities.

The station has everything you need for a warm welcome in Chelmsford, including step-free access, toilets, baby changing facilities, free public Wi-Fi, and a seated area and waiting rooms located in the station buildings. Buy coffee, snacks, and light meals from the station vendors or self-service vending machines. There is also a free water refill point on the station concourse.

On a day out from Stratford, explore a vast array of impressive buildings, from Chelmsford Museum, which tells the story of the city’s industrial heritage, to Chelmsford Cathedral, one of Chelmsford’s oldest buildings. If you want to spend some time surrounded by greenery and nature, visit the RHS Garden Hyde Hall, or stroll along the city’s two rivers, the River Can and the River Chelmer.

Chelmsford Station is managed by Greater Anglia, which also operates all trains serving the station. Board services to London Liverpool Street, Braintree, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich.

Greater Anglia train classes

Greater Anglia tickets from Stratford (London) to Chelmsford are Standard Class only. This means that all passengers can expect a comfortable travel experience, including spacious seats on long trains, power sockets, Wi-Fi, accessible toilets, and plentiful luggage storage space.

Greater Anglia train travel advice

• Bicycles: Take a bike on Greater Anglia services for free. Remember to reserve a cycle space and check the operator’s restrictions before you travel.
• Luggage: Each passenger can bring two large pieces of luggage on trains from Stratford to Chelmsford, plus one smaller item of hand luggage.
• Children: Greater Anglia allows under-5s to travel for free, and gives children aged 5 to 15 a 50% reduction, so the whole family can explore Chelmsford for less.
• Pets: Two dogs, cats or other small domestic animals can travel for free with each human passenger.
• Passenger Assist: Whether it’s assistance boarding or help with luggage, book a Greater Anglia Passenger at least two hours before your journey.

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