How to travel from Chelmsford to Perth, United Kingdom
The distance between Chelmsford and Perth is around 669km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Stratford (London), Fly
Take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Dundee (DND).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost£205($245)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then Edinburgh and then to Perth.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Perth Canal Street.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).
The distance between Chelmsford and Perth is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Chelmsford and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Perth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Perth. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Chelmsford and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Dundee (DND). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Perth. The distance is around 716km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Stratford (London), Fly + 5 similar | 3h 10m | £205($245) | hourly | 669km (416 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £210($250) | hourly | 674km (419 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 3h 30m | £225($265) | hourly | 730km (453 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4hrs | £125($150) | hourly | 700km (435 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 5m | £145($170) | hourly | 677km (421 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 15m | £130($150) | hourly | 759km (472 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | £95($115) | hourly | 769km (478 miles) |
| Train via London Liverpool Street | 9h 25m | £64($76) | once a week | 794km (493 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 10m | £51($60) | once daily | 857km (533 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | £125($145) | on demand | 716km (445 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chelmsford and Perth
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Thameslink
Bus companies
Stagecoach East Scotland
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Perth
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Perth
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Perth