Chelmsford live departures
Next trains leaving Chelmsford (CHM), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Chelmsford live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeCHM
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.7366, 0.4693
- Nearest stationBeaulieu Park (4.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-257,030,130
- GB rank68th busiest
- Managed byGreater Anglia
About this board
Chelmsford is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code CHM. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Chelmsford handled 7,030,130 passenger entries and exits, ranking 68th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street (3,039,232 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Chelmsford usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Chelmsford station FAQs
What is the station code for Chelmsford?
The three-letter CRS code for Chelmsford is CHM. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Chelmsford departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Chelmsford itself.
How busy is Chelmsford station?
Chelmsford recorded 7,030,130 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 68th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street.
Which stations are closest to Chelmsford?
The nearest station is Beaulieu Park, about 4.1 km away in a straight line. Ingatestone (9.7 km) and Hatfield Peverel (9.8 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.