How to travel from Chelmsford to Londonderry, United Kingdom
The distance between Chelmsford and Londonderry is around 724km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Londonderry by train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Londonderry → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Londonderry.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£135($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Londonderry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Londonderry by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £135 ($155) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Chelmsford and Londonderry is around 724km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Chelmsford and Londonderry by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Londonderry is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £135 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chelmsford and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Londonderry is City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Londonderry. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) 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 Chelmsford to Londonderry. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Londonderry is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Londonderry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 15m | £190($225) | 4 times a day | 724km (450 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 4h 25m | £230($270) | hourly | 727km (452 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 45m | £235($280) | hourly | 735km (457 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | £135($155) | every 4 hours | 843km (524 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chelmsford and Londonderry
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Londonderry
The following major airports near Londonderry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Londonderry
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Londonderry
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Londonderry