First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£55
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£55
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 34 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 34 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chelmsford to Chilham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chelmsford to Chilham will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Chelmsford to Chilham you need to make at least 2 changes.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Chilham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £55, while a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 65 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£55 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-36.77. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Chilham trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:55 Chelmsford | 1h56 | 15:51 Chilham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 5:56 Chelmsford | 1h34 | 7:30 Chilham | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Chelmsford to Chilham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 09:09, the last at 16:09. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 9:09 |
Last train 16:09 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chelmsford to Chilham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chilham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chelmsford to Chilham trains use the Chelmsford to Chilham station pair. Use this guide to compare Chelmsford and Chilham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chelmsford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Chelmsford.
Wi-Fi is available at Chelmsford. ATMs are available at Chelmsford.
Ticket office support is available at Chelmsford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chelmsford: Parking, WC.
Available at Chelmsford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chelmsford: 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.
Chilham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Chilham.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chilham: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chilham: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Only step access to platform 1 for services towards London. No step free interchange between platforms. Unstaffed station. Ramp for train access and staff to assist, are on the trains, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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