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

By Tube and train

To get from Croydon to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, 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 9 min. The ride fare is £15.90.

69min£15.90
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
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    18 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

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 3535
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
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge (M)
    ID M
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Shoreditch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Chelmsford

The distance between Croydon, Chelmsford and Chelmsford, Chelmsford is approximately 42.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Chelmsford by Tube 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 Croydon

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

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E2)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E3)

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, Chelmsford

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

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

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

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 3535
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
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge (M)
    ID M
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Shoreditch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 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 69 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 35, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Chelmsford?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Cambridge station near Croydon in London 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 Chelmsford.

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

    The total travel time between Croydon in London and Chelmsford in Chelmsford by train and Tube is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the total train and Tube fare from Croydon to Chelmsford?

    The ride from Croydon to Chelmsford costs £15.90.

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