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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Chennai by train or plane

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BHX - MAA
    16h 43m
    ₹37,375–55,834

  2. Fly from East Midlands Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane EMA - MAA
    19h 36m
    ₹25,445–71,302

  3. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MAN - MAA
    16h 47m
    ₹28,860–74,505

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    15h 35m
    ₹34,639–95,764

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LCY - MAA
    19h 41m
    ₹56,189–124,444

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LGW - MAA
    16h 59m
    ₹34,439–77,164

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹25,939Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,418 km
  • Duration: 16h 43m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Chennai, India?

Jet2.com, Etihad, and five other airlines fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) once daily.

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