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How to get from Chelmsford to Brightlingsea by bus and train?

Chelmsford to Brightlingsea map

From Chelmsford to Brightlingsea by bus and train

To get from Chelmsford to Brightlingsea in Tendring, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Alresford (Essex) station. Next, take the 87 bus from The Pointer, Alresford station to Victoria Place, Brightlingsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 8787
Walk to Brightlingsea
Leaves from Chelmsford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alresford (Essex)
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pointer, Alresford
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Brightlingsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Place, Brightlingsea
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brightlingsea
    Walk to
    Brightlingsea
    Victoria Place
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chelmsford to Brightlingsea

The distance between Chelmsford, Tendring and Brightlingsea, Tendring is approximately 53.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelmsford to Brightlingsea by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tendring – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford

Chelmsford is located at Chelmsford, Tendring and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Station, Chelmsford City Centre

Public transport stations close to Brightlingsea, Tendring

Brightlingsea is located at Victoria Place, Tendring and the nearest public transport station is Brightlingsea Ferry Landing, Brightlingsea.

Bus stations close to Brightlingsea:

  • Brightlingsea Ferry Landing, Brightlingsea
  • Red Barn Road, Brightlingsea
  • Station Road, Brightlingsea

Chelmsford to Brightlingsea map

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Brightlingsea?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Brightlingsea?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chelmsford to Brightlingsea?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Clacton-On-Sea station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford to Alresford (Essex) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alresford (Essex) station near Brightlingsea in Tendring.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelmsford to Brightlingsea by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chelmsford in Chelmsford and Brightlingsea in Tendring by train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chelmsford to get to Brightlingsea?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Clacton-On-Sea station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chelmsford and Brightlingsea?

    Get off the train at the Alresford (Essex) stop, which is closest to Brightlingsea in Tendring.

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