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Scunthorpe to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Chelmsford takes 3h 41m 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.

3h 41m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 7m
£53–113

Scunthorpe to Chelmsford train times

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 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 15m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 20m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 31m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 32m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressGrand Central TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 32m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 33m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 16m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedGrand Central TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 19m • 3 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 12m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Scunthorpe to Chelmsford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Scunthorpe, England and Chelmsford, England?

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 7m.

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