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

By bus and train

To get from Tilbury to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the C2C train from Tilbury Town station to Stanford-Le-Hope station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 100 bus and finally take the 300 bus from Bus Station, Basildon Town Centre station to Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Train - C2C
Bus - 100100
Bus - 300300
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from Tilbury Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tilbury
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stanford-Le-Hope
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Stanford Le Hope
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Basildon Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Basildon Town Centre
    ID R
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Chelmsford City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 5
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via C2C and X30

To get from Tilbury to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, take the C2C train from Tilbury Town station to Southend Central station. Next, take the X30 bus from Travel Centre, Southend-On-Sea station to Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - C2C
Bus - X30X30
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from Tilbury Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tilbury
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Travel Centre, Southend-On-Sea
    ID C
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 1
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Tilbury to Chelmsford

The distance between Tilbury, Chelmsford and Chelmsford, Chelmsford is approximately 27.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tilbury 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 Tilbury

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

Bus stations close to Tilbury:

  • Tilbury Town
  • Railway Station South, Tilbury
  • Railway Station, Tilbury

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via C2C and X30

To get from Tilbury to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, take the C2C train from Tilbury Town station to Southend Central station. Next, take the X30 bus from Travel Centre, Southend-On-Sea station to Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - C2C
Bus - X30X30
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from Tilbury Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tilbury
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Shoeburyness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southend Central
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Travel Centre, Southend-On-Sea
    ID C
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 1
    59 min
  • 7
    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 Tilbury to Chelmsford?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line 100, Bus line 300.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line X30.

  • Is there a direct train between Tilbury and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tilbury to Chelmsford?

    The C2C train line goes from Shoeburyness station near Tilbury in London to Stanford-Le-Hope station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chelmsford station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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

    The total travel time between Tilbury in London and Chelmsford in Chelmsford by train and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the C2C train from the Shoeburyness station near Tilbury in London.

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

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

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