What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chelmsford is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Finchley Road Station, Lord's Cricket Ground and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chelmsford via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Highbury & Islington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chelmsford?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chelmsford is 424 miles. The road distance is 371.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £150 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Chelmsford?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Edinburgh to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chelmsford bus from?

Edinburgh to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chelmsford train from?

Edinburgh to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chelmsford is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Chelmsford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chelmsford train arrive?

Edinburgh to Chelmsford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Chelmsford is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Edinburgh to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Chelmsford?

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Edinburgh to Chelmsford - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
5h 7m
£153–225
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3h 34m
£34–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lord's Cricket Ground to Coach Stationbus A6
10h 13m
£52–95
Drive 369.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chelmsfordcar 369.2 mi
6h 44m
£90–130
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 33m
£146–208
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
9h 13m
£246–349
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
3h 55m
£104–326
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 18m
£34–166
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 32m
£96–308
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 23m
£70–200
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
4h 29m
£80–204

Edinburgh to Chelmsford by train and subway

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5h 7mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.9 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Chelmsford, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chelmsford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Highbury & Islington station, Highbury & Islington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Finchley Road Station, Lord's Cricket Ground, Coach Station, and London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 10h 13m.

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