How to get from Hertford to Chelmsford by bus?

From Hertford to Chelmsford by bus

To get from Hertford to Chelmsford in London, take the 724 bus from Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford station to Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre station. Next, take the 59 bus from Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre station to Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 724724
Bus - 5959
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford
    ID A
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Harlow Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Harlow Town Centre
    ID 13
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Chelmsford
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 11
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hertford to Chelmsford by train

To get from Hertford to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Hertford North station to Highbury & Islington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND 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 40 min.

100min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Hertford North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hertford
  • 2
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    Moorgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highbury & Islington
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Stratford (London)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 7
    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 Hertford to Chelmsford

The distance between Hertford, London and Chelmsford, London is approximately 30.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hertford to Chelmsford by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Hertford

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

Bus stations close to Hertford:

  • Hertford North
  • Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford
  • County Hospital, Hertford

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, London

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

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

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

Related Routes

From Hertford to Chelmsford by train

To get from Hertford to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Hertford North station to Highbury & Islington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND 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 40 min.

100min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Hertford North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hertford
  • 2
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    Moorgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highbury & Islington
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Stratford (London)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 7
    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 Hertford to Chelmsford?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 724, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line GREAT NORTHERN, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hertford and Chelmsford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hertford to Chelmsford in London?

    The 724 bus line goes from Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford station near Hertford to Harlow Town Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harlow Town Centre station near Chelmsford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Hertford to Chelmsford in London by bus?

    The total travel time between Hertford and Chelmsford in London by bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hertford to get to Chelmsford in London?

    Get on the 724 bus from the Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford stop near Hertford in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hertford and Chelmsford in London?

    Get off the bus at the Harlow Town Centre stop, which is closest to Chelmsford in London.

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