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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
£269
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
  4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
10h 50m
£202–344

Chelmsford to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:39 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 46m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail19h 48m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail20h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h 26m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail10h • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail16h 10m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail15h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 47m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 47m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 47m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 47m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 58m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 47m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 4m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Elgin? 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.

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  • Distance: 620 mi
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Elgin via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 10h 50m.

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