How to travel from Dunfermline to Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The distance between Dunfermline and Chelmsford is around 611km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dunfermline 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 → Dunfermline if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£80($95)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Chelmsford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Chelmsford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Dunfermline and Chelmsford is around 611km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 547km (340 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Dunfermline and Chelmsford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Chelmsford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Chelmsford. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Chelmsford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
LNER, Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Dunfermline and Chelmsford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Dunfermline and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Dunfermline and Chelmsford. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Chelmsford is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Chelmsford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 50m | £195($230) | hourly | 611km (380 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 15m | £210($245) | hourly | 632km (393 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 15m | £135($160) | 5 times a day | 686km (426 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 20m | £140($165) | hourly | 615km (382 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £115($140) | hourly | 637km (396 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 40m | £130($155) | hourly | 644km (400 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | £130($155) | hourly | 725km (451 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | £80($95) | hourly | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train via London Euston | 7h 30m | £180($215) | every 3 hours | 728km (452 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 25m | £42($50) | twice daily | 806km (501 miles) |
Drive | 6h 60m | £110($130) | on demand | 631km (392 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dunfermline and Chelmsford
Train operators
LNER
Greater Anglia
Southern Service
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