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

Orpington to Chelmsford map

From Orpington to Chelmsford by bus and train

To get from Orpington to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Orpington station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 388 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 8 min.

68min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 388388
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Orpington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Orpington
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Bus Station (A)
    ID A
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Stratford City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Orpington to Chelmsford by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, 344 and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Orpington to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Orpington station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 344 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 8 min.

68min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 344344
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Orpington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Orpington
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge
    ID M
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 344344
    Wait for bus
    344
    Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station
    ID K
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Orpington to Chelmsford

The distance between Orpington, London and Chelmsford, London is approximately 68.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orpington to Chelmsford by bus 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 Orpington

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

Bus stations close to Orpington:

  • Orpington
  • Orpington Bus Station (D)
  • Orpington Bus Station (E)

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, London

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

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

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

Orpington to Chelmsford map

Alternative route from Orpington to Chelmsford by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, 344 and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Orpington to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Orpington station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 344 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 8 min.

68min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 344344
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Orpington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Orpington
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge
    ID M
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 344344
    Wait for bus
    344
    Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station
    ID K
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 388, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 344, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Charing Cross station near Orpington to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Bridge station near Chelmsford in London

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

    The total travel time between Orpington and Chelmsford in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Charing Cross station near Orpington in London.

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

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

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