The average train between Montrose and Chelmsford takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Montrose 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 every 2 hours between Montrose and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montrose is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Montrose 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.
No, there is no direct train from Montrose to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Montrose station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Montrose to Chelmsford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Montrose station.
Montrose to Chelmsford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Montrose to Chelmsford train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Montrose and Chelmsford is 585.2 km. The road distance is 821 km.
You can take a train from Montrose to Chelmsford via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 6m.