The average train between Chelmsford and Scunthorpe takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Scunthorpe. 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Scunthorpe station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Chelmsford to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Scunthorpe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Chelmsford to Scunthorpe train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Scunthorpe is 218.5 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Scunthorpe via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 28m.