How to travel from Belfast to Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Chelmsford is around 577km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Belfast to Chelmsford by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Chelmsford.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Chelmsford.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Chelmsford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Chelmsford by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Belfast and Chelmsford is around 577km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Belfast and Chelmsford by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Chelmsford is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Chelmsford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 7 similar | 2h 25m | £210($250) | hourly | 577km (359 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 2h 40m | £220($260) | hourly | 585km (364 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 2h 55m | £170($200) | hourly | 639km (397 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 3h 20m | £110($130) | every 30 mins | 667km (414 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 20m | £120($140) | every 30 mins | 628km (390 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 25m | £155($185) | every 30 mins | 685km (426 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 30m | £145($175) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 50m | £145($170) | hourly | 636km (395 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 10h 20m | £170($205) | 3 times a week | 601km (373 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 10h 55m | £235($280) | 6 times a week | 942km (585 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 13h 20m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 640km (398 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 16h 10m | £62($73) | every 20 mins | 971km (603 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 30m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 738km (458 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Chelmsford
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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