The cheapest and fastest trains from Chelmsford to Hatfield
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chelmsford to Hatfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chelmsford to Hatfield will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chelmsford for Hatfield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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 train and coach for Chelmsford to Hatfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Hatfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 48 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£24 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chelmsford to Hatfield train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:56 Chelmsford | 1h21 | 07:17 Hatfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:18 Chelmsford | 1h29 | 07:47 Hatfield | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:18 Chelmsford | 1h29 | 07:47 Hatfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:39 Chelmsford | 1h26 | 08:05 Hatfield | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:39 Chelmsford | 1h26 | 08:05 Hatfield | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chelmsford to Hatfield
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 03:49 |
Last train 22:35 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern from Chelmsford to Hatfield trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern trains will get you between Chelmsford and Hatfield 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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FAQs: Chelmsford to Hatfield train

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Important Stations and Airports in Chelmsford and Hatfield
- 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
- 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
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