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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carshalton to Chelmsford
Trains from Carshalton to Chelmsford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 07:17 |
Last train 21:19 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Thameslink from Carshalton to Chelmsford trainsThameslink trains will get you between Carshalton and Chelmsford from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Thameslink frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Carshalton to Chelmsford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Carshalton to Chelmsford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carshalton to Chelmsford.

The train distance from Carshalton to Chelmsford is 60 km.
Booking trains from Carshalton to Chelmsford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Carshalton to Chelmsford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £22.
The cheapest way to get from Carshalton to Chelmsford is by train, costing approximately £22.
The train journey from Carshalton to Chelmsford covers a distance of 60 km and takes approximately 1h 51m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from Carshalton to Chelmsford leaves at 7:17.
The train station in Carshalton that goes to Chelmsford is Carshalton station (CSH), and it arrives at Chelmsford station (CHM).
The last train from Carshalton to Chelmsford departs at 21:19.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Carshalton to Chelmsford.
Yes, you can take the train from Carshalton to Chelmsford.
Trains from Carshalton to Chelmsford run approximately 7 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Carshalton to Chelmsford.
To travel from Carshalton to Chelmsford, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Carshalton to Chelmsford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carshalton and Chelmsford
Carshalton
Chelmsford
The major train station for departures in Carshalton is Carshalton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Carshalton for your trip from Carshalton to Chelmsford.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:45 Saturday 08:00 - 15:00 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: Step free access to both platforms via lifts. Platform 2 also has step free access via side gate. Assistance Meeting Point is the station entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated and step free waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage location: At the front of the station next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Chelmsford is Chelmsford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chelmsford for your journey to Chelmsford from Carshalton.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 22:00 Saturday 05:50 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner
Parking
- Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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
Public transport options for Chelmsford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop on Victoria Road by station entrance
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