The average train between Scunthorpe and Chelmsford takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Chelmsford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Scunthorpe to Chelmsford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Chelmsford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Chelmsford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Chelmsford is 218.5 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Chelmsford via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 8m.