Trains from Edinburgh to Chelmsford

Edinburgh to Chelmsford train information

The route connecting Edinburgh, which is in Scotland and Chelmsford, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

There are 327 miles between Edinburgh to Chelmsford. Train travel is most of the time the fastest way to travel to Chelmsford from Edinburgh, and it’s also a greener option than driving or taking the plane.

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Chelmsford train tickets

Edinburgh - Chelmsford prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Edinburgh to Chelmsford by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Chelmsford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Edinburgh and Chelmsford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Chelmsford to Edinburgh and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Edinburgh - Chelmsford train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Edinburgh Chelmsford train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Edinburgh to Chelmsford? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Edinburgh Chelmsford ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Edinburgh to Chelmsford (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey