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Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford (CHM)

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59

train journeys
per day

132

miles (213 kms)

2hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

04:53 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford (CHM)

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On a typical weekday there are 59 scheduled rail journeys between Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 59 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford is approximately 132 miles (213 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 3 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:53
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    07:40
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:23
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    08:12
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:47
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    08:41
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:11
    2 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    09:01
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:30
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    09:22
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:35
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    09:34
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:00
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:07
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:02
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:30
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:22
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:40
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    10:34
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:00
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:06
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    11:03
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:30
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    11:22
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    2 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    11:34
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:00
    2 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:30
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    12:22
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:38
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    12:34
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    12:52
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:30
    3 hrs 4 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:34
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:38
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    13:34
    Bristol Temple Meads
    Chelmsford
    Bristol Temple Meads to Chelmsford

About Bristol Temple Meads Station

Station name Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Address Bristol Temple Meads station, Station Approach, off Bath Road, Bristol, Bristol,, BS1 6QF
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 21:30
Saturday 06:15 - 21:30
Sunday 06:45 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Chelmsford Station

Station name Chelmsford (CHM)
Address Chelmsford station, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 22:00
Saturday 05:50 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford

The travel time between Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 59 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:53, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bristol Temple Meads & Chelmsford. owever, there are 59 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Chelmsford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.