The average train between Scarborough and Chelmsford takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Scarborough 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 Scarborough to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Chelmsford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Scarborough to Chelmsford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Chelmsford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Scarborough to Chelmsford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scarborough and Chelmsford is 288.8 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Chelmsford via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 43m.