The average train between Aberdeen and Chelmsford takes 8h 29m 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.
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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Aberdeen to Chelmsford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Chelmsford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Aberdeen to Chelmsford train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Chelmsford is 623.7 km. The road distance is 885 km.
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 52m.