Chelmsford to Elgin Trains

Chelmsford to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Elgin takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 18m
Duration: 620 mi
Distance: £264
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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10h 55m

£202–334

Chelmsford to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

11:23 PM → 3:11 PM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:11 AM → 5:37 PM
12h 26m • 4 changes
9:11 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 7:45 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 9:45 PM
9h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:59 AM → 7:26 PM
10h 26m • 4 changes
12:59 PM → 10:59 PM
10h • 4 changes
3:31 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
16h 10m • 4 changes
5:59 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
15h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:39 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
9:02 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
11:41 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:39 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
9:02 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
11:41 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:39 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
9:02 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
11:41 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:39 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
9:02 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
11:41 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:39 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 58m • 4 changes
9:02 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 7:42 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
11:41 AM → 9:45 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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