The cheapest and fastest trains from Slough to Chelmsford
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Chelmsford will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Slough for Chelmsford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Slough to Chelmsford
Trains from Slough to Chelmsford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) from Slough to Chelmsford trainsTfl Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Slough and Chelmsford from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
Tfl Rail
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Slough to Chelmsford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough to Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Slough and Chelmsford
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is via Brunel Way.
- The Moon and Spoon
- The Red Lion
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
- Moxy Slough
- Travelodge Slough
- Located in the main hall
- 36 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to London and Reading
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Great Western Railway services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- 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
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