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How to get from South Croydon to Chelmsford by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from South Croydon to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the SOUTHERN train from South Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE 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 43 min.

103min
Train - SOUTHERN
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from South Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Croydon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 8
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from South Croydon to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHERN train from South Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 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 43 min.

103min
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 4747
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from South Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Croydon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Station (S)
    ID S
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Shoreditch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Croydon to Chelmsford

The distance between South Croydon, London and Chelmsford, London is approximately 44.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Croydon to Chelmsford by Tube 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 South Croydon

South Croydon is located at South Croydon, London and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Tram Stop.

Train stations close to South Croydon:

  • East Croydon

Bus stations close to South Croydon:

  • Birdhurst Road / South Croydon Station (A)
  • Elmhurst School (AA)
  • Croham Road (E)

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, London

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

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

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

By bus and train

To get from South Croydon to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHERN train from South Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 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 43 min.

103min
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 4747
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from South Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Croydon
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Station (S)
    ID S
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Shoreditch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chelmsford
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Croydon to Chelmsford?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Croydon to Chelmsford?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 47, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between South Croydon and Chelmsford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Croydon to Chelmsford?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from London Bridge station near South Croydon in South Croydon to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till London Bridge station near Chelmsford in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Croydon to Chelmsford by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between South Croydon in South Croydon and Chelmsford in London by train and Tube is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the London Bridge station near South Croydon in South Croydon.

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

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

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