How to travel from Chelmsford to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Peak District National park is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Peak District National park 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 Peak District National parkChelmsford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Stockport then take the bus to Marple Station then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Peak District National park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Chelmsford and Peak District National park is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Chelmsford and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras International, Sheffield and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways run train services between Chelmsford and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Chelmsford and Peak District National park. We recommend that you drive to Peak District National Park. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Chelmsford and Peak District National park. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Peak District National park

Transport options from Chelmsford to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
£255($300)
hourly377km (234 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), Fly4h 45m
£455($540)
hourly925km (575 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly5h 5m
£120($140)
hourly895km (556 miles)
Train
4h 10m
£74($87)
hourly349km (217 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
£105($125)
hourly374km (232 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus6h 15m
£30($35)
twice a week338km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£55($65)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park