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Edinburgh to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Chelmsford takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Chelmsford. 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
£153
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
5h 3m
£129–203

Edinburgh to Chelmsford train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 422.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chelmsford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 3m.

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