How to get from Benfleet Station to Chelmsford by bus and train?

From Benfleet Station to Chelmsford by bus and train

To get from Benfleet Station to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, take the C2C train from Benfleet station to Basildon station. Next, 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 26 min.

86min
Train - C2C
Bus - 300300
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from Benfleet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Benfleet Station
    Ferry Road
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basildon
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Basildon Town Centre
    ID T
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Chelmsford City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 5
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Benfleet Station to Chelmsford by DLR and train

To get from Benfleet Station to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the C2C train from Benfleet station to West Ham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - C2C
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Benfleet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Benfleet Station
    Ferry Road
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Ham
    ID 940GZZDLWHM
    30 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 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 Benfleet Station to Chelmsford

The distance between Benfleet Station, Chelmsford and Chelmsford, Chelmsford is approximately 33.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Benfleet Station 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 Benfleet Station

Benfleet Station is located at Ferry Road, Chelmsford and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, South Benfleet.

Bus stations close to Benfleet Station:

  • Railway Station, South Benfleet
  • St Mary's Church, South Benfleet
  • School Lane, South Benfleet

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, Chelmsford

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

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

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

Related Routes

From Benfleet Station to Chelmsford by DLR and train

To get from Benfleet Station to Chelmsford in Chelmsford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the C2C train from Benfleet station to West Ham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Chelmsford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - C2C
DLR - DLR
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Benfleet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Benfleet Station
    Ferry Road
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Ham
    ID 940GZZDLWHM
    30 min
  • 4
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 5
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Stratford
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 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 Benfleet Station to Chelmsford?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line 300.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Benfleet Station to Chelmsford?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line DLR, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Benfleet Station and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Benfleet Station to Chelmsford?

    The C2C train line goes from London Fenchurch Street station near Benfleet Station in Castle Point to Basildon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Basildon station near Chelmsford in Chelmsford.

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

    The total travel time between Benfleet Station in Castle Point and Chelmsford in Chelmsford by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the C2C train from the London Fenchurch Street station near Benfleet Station in Castle Point.

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

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