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How to get from Barking to Chelmsford by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from Barking to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the C2C train from Barking station to West Ham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Train - C2C
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Barking
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Ham
    5 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 7
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and train via DISTRICT, ELIZABETH and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Barking to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 train lines: take the DISTRICT Tube from Barking station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Barking
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    5 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Barking to Chelmsford

The distance between Barking, London and Chelmsford, London is approximately 30.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Barking to Chelmsford by Tube 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 Barking

Barking is located at Barking, London and the nearest public transport station is Barking Station Barking (K).

Tube stations close to Barking:

  • East Ham
  • Barking
  • Upney

Bus stations close to Barking:

  • Barking Station Barking (K)
  • Barking Station (H)
  • Barking Station (N)

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, London

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

Alternative route by Tube and train via DISTRICT, ELIZABETH and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Barking to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 train lines: take the DISTRICT Tube from Barking station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Barking
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    5 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Barking and Chelmsford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Barking to Chelmsford in London?

    The C2C train line goes from London Fenchurch Street station near Barking to West Ham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till West Ham station near Chelmsford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Barking to Chelmsford in London by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Barking and Chelmsford in London by train and Tube is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Barking to get to Chelmsford in London?

    Get on the C2C train from the London Fenchurch Street station near Barking in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Barking and Chelmsford in London?

    Get off the train at the West Ham station, which is closest to Chelmsford in London.

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