How to travel from Islay to Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Chelmsford is around 744km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Islay to Chelmsford by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£480($570)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Chelmsford.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Chelmsford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Chelmsford by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 16h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £480 ($570).
The distance between Islay and Chelmsford is around 744km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Islay and Chelmsford by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £480 ($570).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Chelmsford is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £69 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Islay to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £480 ($570).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Chelmsford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £480($570) | every 4 hours | 744km (462 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 30m | £460($545) | every 4 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 45m | £190($225) | every 4 hours | 815km (507 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13h 20m | £125($150) | once a week | 1,003km (623 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 60m | £69($82) | twice daily | 976km (607 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Chelmsford
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
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