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

By bus and train

To get from Gillingham to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Gillingham station to Farringdon 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 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 351351
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from Gillingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gillingham
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Kentish Town
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brentwood
    41 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 SOUTHEASTERN, A7 and X30

To get from Gillingham to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gillingham station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A7 bus and finally take the X30 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - A7A7
Bus - X30X30
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from Gillingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gillingham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Station, Victoria
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - A7A7
    Wait for bus
    A7
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 17
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Southend-On-Sea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 1
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gillingham to Chelmsford

The distance between Gillingham, Chelmsford and Chelmsford, Chelmsford is approximately 66.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gillingham 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 Gillingham

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

Bus stations close to Gillingham:

  • Victoria Street, Gillingham
  • King Street, Gillingham
  • Aldi, Gillingham

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

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, A7 and X30

To get from Gillingham to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gillingham station to London Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A7 bus and finally take the X30 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - A7A7
Bus - X30X30
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from Gillingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gillingham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Station, Victoria
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - A7A7
    Wait for bus
    A7
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 17
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Southend-On-Sea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 1
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 351.

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

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line A7, Bus line X30.

  • Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gillingham to Chelmsford?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Kentish Town station near Gillingham in London to Farringdon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Farringdon station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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

    The total travel time between Gillingham in London and Chelmsford in Chelmsford by train and bus is about 3 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Kentish Town station near Gillingham in London.

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

    Get off the train at the Farringdon stop, which is closest to Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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