What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Chelsea?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Chelsea is to rideshare which costs £6 - £22 and takes 2h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Chelsea?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Chelsea is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £30 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Chelsea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Marble Arch. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Chelsea?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Chelsea station. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at South Kensington station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Derby to Chelsea?

The distance between Derby and Chelsea is 132 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Chelsea without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Chelsea without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £30 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Chelsea?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Derby to Chelsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Chelsea bus from?

Derby to Chelsea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Chelsea train from?

Derby to Chelsea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Chelsea?

The best way to get from Derby to Chelsea is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £30 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Derby to Chelsea bus arrive?

Derby to Chelsea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Derby to Chelsea train arrive?

Derby to Chelsea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.

Can I drive from Derby to Chelsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Chelsea is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Derby to Chelsea.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Chelsea?

Book your Derby to Chelsea train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Chelsea?

Book your Derby to Chelsea bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chelsea?

There are 20642+ hotels available in Chelsea.

Can I share a ride from Derby to Chelsea?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derby and Chelsea. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Derby to Chelsea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Chelsea by train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 53m
£34–264
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Derby to Londonrideshare 126.3 mi
2h 41m
£6–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440
3h 50m
£11–35
Train via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Tamworth to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2h 2m
£16–173
Drive 126.8 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Chelseacar 126.8 mi
2h 21m
£31–44

Derby to Chelsea by train and subway

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.6 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Chelsea, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £30–260 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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