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There are 11 ways to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3h 42m
    £34–123

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to St Andrew's Housebus bus Ukn13
    10h 58m
    £49–91

  4. Drive 369.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Edinburghcar car 369.5 mi
    6h 45m
    £91–131

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 31m
    £137–208

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    11h 9m
    £183–283

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3h 37m
    £105–326

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    4h 23m
    £98–308

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 25m
    £34–168

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4h 22m
    £79–186

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4h 24m
    £70–201

Chelmsford to Edinburgh by train and subway

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Andrew's House via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 58m.

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