What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £30 - £120 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs £90 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Stratford, Moorgate station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Chelmsford and Edinburgh is 425 miles. The road distance is 371.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Edinburgh bus from?

Chelmsford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Edinburgh train from?

Chelmsford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 10h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Chelmsford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Edinburgh is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Chelmsford to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Chelmsford to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Chelmsford to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 17m
£89–183
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 39m
£31–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
10h 24m
£33–95
Drive 369.7 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Edinburghcar 369.7 mi
6h 41m
£91–131
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 25m
£84–128
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
3. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 45m
£69–223
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 36m
£91–265
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 31m
£96–277
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 21m
£71–171
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 21m
£65–189
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 27m
£44–180
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 24m
£103–340

Chelmsford to Edinburgh by train and subway

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 422.4 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Edinburgh Waverley via Stratford, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 10h 24m.

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