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How to get from Hertford to Chelmsford by bus?

By bus

To get from Hertford to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, 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 49 min.

109min
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
    50 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
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Chelmsford City Centre
  • 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

By bus and train

To get from Hertford to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Hertford North station to Moorgate 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 18 min.

138min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER 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
    Moorgate
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    31 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 Hertford to Chelmsford

The distance between Hertford, Chelmsford and Chelmsford, Chelmsford is approximately 30.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hertford to Chelmsford by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chelmsford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Hertford

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

Bus stations close to Hertford:

  • Fordwich Rise, Hertford
  • Golden Griffin Ph, Hertford
  • County Hospital, Hertford

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, Chelmsford

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

Train stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

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

By bus and train

To get from Hertford to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Hertford North station to Moorgate 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 18 min.

138min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER 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
    Moorgate
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    31 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 Hertford to Chelmsford?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 724, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line GREAT NORTHERN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hertford and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hertford to Chelmsford?

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

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

    The total travel time between Hertford in London and Chelmsford in Chelmsford by bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    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?

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

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