The cheapest and fastest trains from Hatfield to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hatfield to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hatfield to Chelmsford will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hatfield for Chelmsford on Mon, Dec 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Hatfield to Chelmsford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hatfield to Chelmsford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 48 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€27 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hatfield to Chelmsford train times
The table below shows live departures for Hatfield to Chelmsford trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:05 AM Hatfield | 1h46 | 5:51 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:28 AM Hatfield | 1h34 | 6:02 AM Chelmsford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hatfield to Chelmsford
Trains from Hatfield to Chelmsford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia from Hatfield to Chelmsford trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Hatfield and Chelmsford from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hatfield to Chelmsford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:20 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Waiting room
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near Bus Station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 22:00 Saturday 05:50 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on each platform. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the Ground Floor, near the lifts.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: There is a dedicated Cycle Point, with free cycle parking, plus secure cycle parking and premium cycle parking. This is in Park Road, opposite the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop on Victoria Road by station entrance
