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Aberdeen to Chelmsford trains

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The average train between Aberdeen and Chelmsford takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen 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.

8h 30m
Duration
550 mi
Distance
£236
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Aberdeen to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 17m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia13h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 10m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 57m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 59m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 10m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 57m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 59m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 10m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 57m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 59m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 10m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 57m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 59m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia7h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen 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.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 549.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Chelmsford via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 44m.

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