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

From Croydon to Chelmsford by Tube and train

To get from Croydon to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to London Bridge 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 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Croydon to Chelmsford by Tube and train via SOUTHERN, JUBILEE and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Croydon to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHERN train from East Croydon station to London Bridge 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 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - SOUTHERN
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Chelmsford

The distance between Croydon, London and Chelmsford, London is approximately 70.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, London and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Bus Station (E1).

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E2)
  • East Croydon

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, London

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

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

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

Alternative route from Croydon to Chelmsford by Tube and train via SOUTHERN, JUBILEE and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Croydon to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHERN train from East Croydon station to London Bridge 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 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - SOUTHERN
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

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

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from London Bridge station near Croydon to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till London Bridge station near Chelmsford in London

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

    The total travel time between Croydon and Chelmsford in London by train and Tube is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the London Bridge station near Croydon in London.

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

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