The distance between Londonderry and Chelmsford is around 723km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Londonderry to Chelmsford by plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Chelmsford.
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Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Chelmsford.
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There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Chelmsford by plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £135 ($155) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Londonderry and Chelmsford is around 723km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Londonderry and Chelmsford by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Chelmsford is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £135 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Chelmsford. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Chelmsford is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 10m | £190($225) | 4 times a day | 723km (449 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 50m | £135($155) | every 4 hours | 842km (523 miles) |
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Aer Lingus
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Southern Service
London Midland
Stena Line
The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.