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

By bus and train

To get from Chingford to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 179 bus from Station Road The Green (K) station to Ilford Station (D) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the 351 bus from Brentwood Railway Station, Brentwood station to Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 179179
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 351351
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from Station Road The Green (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road The Green (K)
    ID K
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Ilford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ilford Station (D)
    ID D
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ilford
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brentwood
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brentwood Railway Station, Brentwood
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 351351
    Wait for bus
    351
    Chelmsford City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 12
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 97, GREATER ANGLIA and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Chingford to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 97 bus from Station Road / the Green (J) station to Stratford City Bus Station (S) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Billericay station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Station Road / the Green (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road / the Green (J)
    ID J
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Stratford City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stratford City Bus Station (S)
    ID S
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Witham (Essex)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chelmsford
    Ride to bus station
    Chelmsford
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chingford to Chelmsford

The distance between Chingford, Chelmsford and Chelmsford, Chelmsford is approximately 30.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chingford to Chelmsford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chelmsford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Chingford

Chingford is located at Chingford, Chelmsford and the nearest public transport station is Station Road / the Green (L).

Tube stations close to Chingford:

  • Woodford
  • Roding Valley
  • Buckhurst Hill

Train stations close to Chingford:

  • Brimsdown
  • Ponders End

Bus stations close to Chingford:

  • Station Road / the Green (L)
  • Station Road / the Green (J)
  • Station Road The Green (K)

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, Chelmsford

Chelmsford is located at Chelmsford, Chelmsford and the nearest public transport station is Chelmsford.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford
  • Railway Street Car Park, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 97, GREATER ANGLIA and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Chingford to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 97 bus from Station Road / the Green (J) station to Stratford City Bus Station (S) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Billericay station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9797
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Station Road / the Green (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road / the Green (J)
    ID J
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Stratford City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stratford City Bus Station (S)
    ID S
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Witham (Essex)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chelmsford
    Ride to bus station
    Chelmsford
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 179, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 351.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 97, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chingford and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chingford to Chelmsford?

    The 179 bus line goes from Station Road The Green (K) station near Chingford in London to Ilford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ilford station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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

    The total travel time between Chingford in London and Chelmsford in Chelmsford by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chingford to get to Chelmsford?

    Get on the 179 bus from the Station Road The Green (K) stop near Chingford in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chingford and Chelmsford?

    Get off the bus at the Ilford stop, which is closest to Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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