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How to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury by DLR and train?

From Chelmsford to Canterbury by DLR and train

To get from Chelmsford to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Stratford International station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
DLR - DLR
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
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
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    31 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford International DLR
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chelmsford to Canterbury by bus and train

To get from Chelmsford to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 16 bus from Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 1616
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
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    620 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Folkestone Central
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Canterbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chelmsford to Canterbury

The distance between Chelmsford, London and Canterbury, London is approximately 147.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelmsford to Canterbury by DLR and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford

Chelmsford is located at Chelmsford, London 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 Canterbury, London

Canterbury is located at Canterbury, London and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Canterbury.

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Bus Station, Canterbury

From Chelmsford to Canterbury by bus and train

To get from Chelmsford to Canterbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 16 bus from Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 1616
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
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford International
    620 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Folkestone Central
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Canterbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, Canterbury
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line DLR, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Canterbury?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one DLR line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chelmsford to Canterbury?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one DLR line till Stratford station near Canterbury in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelmsford to Canterbury by train and DLR?

    The total travel time between Chelmsford in Chelmsford and Canterbury in London by train and DLR is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the London Liverpool Street station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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

    Get off the train at the Stratford station, which is closest to Canterbury in London.