How to get from East Croydon to Chelmsford by bus and train?

From East Croydon to Chelmsford by bus and train

To get from East Croydon to Chelmsford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the 351 bus from Brentwood Railway Station, Brentwood station to Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 351351
Walk to Chelmsford
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brentwood
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brentwood Railway Station, Brentwood
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 351351
    Wait for bus
    351
    Chelmsford City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 12
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chelmsford
    Walk to
    Chelmsford
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Croydon to Chelmsford

The distance between East Croydon, London and Chelmsford, London is approximately 43.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Croydon 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 East Croydon

East Croydon is located at East Croydon, London and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Bus Station (E1).

Bus stations close to East Croydon:

  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E3)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E2)

Public transport stations close to Chelmsford, London

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

Train stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Railway Street Car Park, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Station, Chelmsford City Centre

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 351.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Croydon to Chelmsford?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near East Croydon in Croydon to Farringdon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Farringdon station near Chelmsford in London.

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

    The total travel time between East Croydon in Croydon and Chelmsford in London by train and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Bedford station near East Croydon in Croydon.

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

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

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