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Trains from Chelmsford (CHM) to Canterbury East (CBE)

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37

train journeys
per day

41

miles (66 kms)

1hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

05:56 / 23:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Chelmsford (CHM) to Canterbury East (CBE)

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On a typical weekday there are 37 scheduled rail journeys between Chelmsford and Canterbury East , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 37 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chelmsford to Canterbury East is approximately 41 miles (66 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 12 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Chelmsford and Canterbury East.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chelmsford to Canterbury East. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 52 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Chelmsford to Canterbury East

Journeys from Chelmsford to Canterbury East Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:56
    2 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    08:00
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:18
    2 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    08:38
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:54
    2 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    08:55
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:14
    2 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    09:39
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:58
    1 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    09:55
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:25
    2 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    10:39
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:43
    2 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    10:55
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:23
    2 hrs 16 mins 4 changes
    11:39
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:55
    2 hrs 3 changes
    11:55
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:25
    2 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    12:39
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:55
    2 hrs 3 changes
    12:55
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:09
    2 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    13:39
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:55
    2 hrs 3 changes
    13:55
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:25
    2 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    14:39
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:55
    2 hrs 3 changes
    14:55
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:25
    2 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    15:39
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:55
    2 hrs 3 changes
    15:55
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:25
    2 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    16:39
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:55
    2 hrs 3 changes
    16:55
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:25
    2 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    17:39
    Chelmsford
    Canterbury East
    Chelmsford to Canterbury East

About Chelmsford Station

Station name Chelmsford (CHM)
Address Chelmsford station, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 22:00
Saturday 05:50 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Canterbury East Station

Station name Canterbury East (CBE)
Address Canterbury East station, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:20
Saturday 06:10 - 20:20
Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Chelmsford and Canterbury East

The travel time between Chelmsford and Canterbury East by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chelmsford and Canterbury East vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 37 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:48.

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Amenities on trains between Chelmsford and Canterbury East can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Chelmsford & Canterbury East. owever, there are 37 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Chelmsford and Canterbury East.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Chelmsford and Canterbury East, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.