The average train between Fort William and Chelmsford takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Fort William and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
Fort William to Chelmsford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Chelmsford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Fort William to Chelmsford train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Chelmsford is 670.8 km. The road distance is 879 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Chelmsford via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 10h 13m.