How to travel from Dumfries to Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The distance between Dumfries and Chelmsford is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dumfries to Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Haymarket, plane
Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£215($255)
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5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Carlisle then London Euston and then to Chelmsford.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£54($64)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Chelmsford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Dumfries and Chelmsford is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Dumfries and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Chelmsford is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia and LNER run train services between Dumfries and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Dumfries and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) 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 Dumfries and Chelmsford. The distance is around 539km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Chelmsford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Haymarket, plane + 5 similar | 4h 10m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 15m | £230($270) | every 4 hours | 760km (473 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 4h 45m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 743km (461 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane | 4h 45m | £205($240) | every 4 hours | 763km (474 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane | 4h 50m | £135($155) | every 4 hours | 790km (491 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 4h 50m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 765km (475 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £155($180) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
| Train via London Kings Cross | 6h 45m | £75($89) | 3 times a week | 641km (398 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 25m | £54($64) | once daily | 637km (396 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £95($110) | on demand | 539km (335 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Chelmsford
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Greater Anglia
LNER
Thameslink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Chelmsford
The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Chelmsford
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Chelmsford