The average train between Dundee and Chelmsford takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 hourly between Dundee and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Dundee to Chelmsford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Chelmsford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Dundee to Chelmsford train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Chelmsford is 572.1 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Chelmsford via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 50m.