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

By bus and train

To get from Wanstead to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, take the 308 bus from Wanstead Station / George Green (C) station to Stratford Bus Station (C) station. Next, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 308308
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Wanstead Station / George Green (C)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wanstead Station / George Green (C)
    ID C
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Clapton Pond
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stratford Bus Station (C)
    ID C
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 6
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from Wanstead to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the CENTRAL Tube from Wanstead station to Newbury Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Wanstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Wanstead
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Newbury Park
    6 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 7
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wanstead to Chelmsford

The distance between Wanstead, Chelmsford and Chelmsford, Chelmsford is approximately 29.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wanstead 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 Wanstead

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

Tube stations close to Wanstead:

  • Wanstead
  • Redbridge
  • Leytonstone

Bus stations close to Wanstead:

  • Wanstead Station (A)
  • Wanstead Station / George Green (C)
  • Wanstead (B)

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, Chelmsford

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

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

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

Related Routes

By Tube and train

To get from Wanstead to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the CENTRAL Tube from Wanstead station to Newbury Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Wanstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Wanstead
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Newbury Park
    6 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester Town
  • 7
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 308, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wanstead and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wanstead to Chelmsford?

    The 308 bus line goes from Wanstead Station / George Green (C) station near Wanstead in London to Clapton Pond station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Clapton Pond station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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

    The total travel time between Wanstead in London and Chelmsford in Chelmsford by bus and train is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the 308 bus from the Wanstead Station / George Green (C) stop near Wanstead in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Wanstead and Chelmsford?

    Get off the bus at the Clapton Pond station, which is closest to Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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