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Fort William to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Fort William and Chelmsford takes 15h 1m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Fort William 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.

15h 1m
Duration
580 mi
Distance
£221
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Fort William to Chelmsford train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Fort William and Chelmsford. The service departs Fort William at 7:50 PM in the evening, which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:51:00. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia15h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia15h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia15h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia15h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia15h 1m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William 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.

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  • Distance: 580.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 1m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Chelmsford via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 10h 32m.

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