The average train between Perth and Chelmsford takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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.
Trains run hourly between Perth and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Perth to Chelmsford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Perth to Chelmsford train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Chelmsford train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Perth to Chelmsford train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Chelmsford is 577 km. The road distance is 768 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Chelmsford via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 54m.