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How to get from St Albans to Chelmsford by train?

From St Albans to Chelmsford by train

To get from St Albans to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Braintree
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From St Albans to Chelmsford by Tube and train

To get from St Albans to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Chelmsford

The distance between St Albans, London and Chelmsford, London is approximately 84.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Albans to Chelmsford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to St Albans

St Albans is located at St Albans, London and the nearest public transport station is St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
  • Alexandra Road, St Albans
  • Iceland, St Albans

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, London

Chelmsford is located at Chelmsford, London and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Chelmsford
  • Station, Chelmsford City Centre

From St Albans to Chelmsford by Tube and train

To get from St Albans to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METROPOLITAN Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from St Albans City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Chelmsford?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Albans to Chelmsford?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between St Albans and Chelmsford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from St Albans to Chelmsford in London?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Three Bridges station near St Albans to Farringdon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Farringdon station near Chelmsford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from St Albans to Chelmsford in London by train?

    The total travel time between St Albans and Chelmsford in London by train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St Albans to get to Chelmsford in London?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Three Bridges station near St Albans in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between St Albans and Chelmsford in London?

    Get off the train at the Farringdon station, which is closest to Chelmsford in London.

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