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Outbound fromChelmsford to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 8h 22m to travel from Chelmsford to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 327 miles (526 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Chelmsford to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £65.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:26 | |
| Departure station | Chelmsford | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 6h 23m | |
| Distance | 327 miles (526 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £65.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from Chelmsford to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from Chelmsford to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 22 minutes to travel from Chelmsford to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 23 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 327 miles (526 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or Greater Anglia to get to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Chelmsford to Edinburgh (Waverley) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £65.60.
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Cheap train tickets from Chelmsford to Edinburgh (Waverley)
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Chelmsford to Edinburgh (Waverley) is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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