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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Edinburgh takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 35m
Duration
422 mi
Distance
£182
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 22m
£148–229

Chelmsford to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 421.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Edinburgh Waverley via Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 22m.

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