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How to get from Grays to Chingford by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Grays to Chingford in London, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the C2C train from Grays station to Barking station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EL1 bus and finally take the 179 bus from Ilford Station (G) station to Station Road / the Green (L) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is £7.35.

85min£7.35
Train - C2C
Bus - EL1EL1
Bus - 179179
Leaves from Grays

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grays
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barking
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Barking Station (L)
    ID L
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - EL1EL1
    Wait for bus
    EL1
    Ilford Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ilford Hill (F)
    ID F
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Station (G)
    ID G
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Chingford Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Station Road / the Green (L)
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road / the Green (L)
    ID L
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via C2C, OVERGROUND and 97

To get from Grays to Chingford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C2C train from Grays station to Barking station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the 97 bus from Leyton Midland Road Station (NA) station to Station Road / the Green (L) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is £10.35.

80min£10.35
Train - C2C
Train - OVERGROUND
Bus - 9797
Leaves from Grays

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grays
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barking
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Gospel Oak
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leyton Midland Road
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leyton Midland Road Station (NA)
    ID NA
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Chingford Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Station Road / the Green (L)
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road / the Green (L)
    ID L
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Grays to Chingford

The distance between Grays, London and Chingford, London is approximately 24.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grays to Chingford 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 Grays

Grays is located at Grays, London and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Grays.

Bus stations close to Grays:

  • Bus Station, Grays
  • Aldi, Grays
  • Clarence Road, Grays

Public transport stations close to Chingford, London

Chingford is located at Chingford, London and the nearest public transport station is Buxton Road (H).

Tube stations close to Chingford:

  • Woodford
  • Roding Valley
  • Buckhurst Hill

Train stations close to Chingford:

  • Ponders End
  • Brimsdown

Bus stations close to Chingford:

  • Buxton Road (H)
  • Station Road / the Green (L)
  • Station Road / the Green (J)

Alternative route by bus and train via C2C, OVERGROUND and 97

To get from Grays to Chingford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C2C train from Grays station to Barking station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the 97 bus from Leyton Midland Road Station (NA) station to Station Road / the Green (L) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is £10.35.

80min£10.35
Train - C2C
Train - OVERGROUND
Bus - 9797
Leaves from Grays

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grays
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Barking
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Gospel Oak
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leyton Midland Road
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leyton Midland Road Station (NA)
    ID NA
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Chingford Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Station Road / the Green (L)
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road / the Green (L)
    ID L
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grays to Chingford?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line EL1, Bus line 179.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grays to Chingford?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line 97.

  • Is there a direct train between Grays and Chingford?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grays to Chingford?

    The C2C train line goes from London Fenchurch Street station near Grays in Grays to Barking station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Barking station near Chingford in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grays to Chingford by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Grays in Grays and Chingford in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grays to get to Chingford?

    Get on the C2C train from the London Fenchurch Street station near Grays in Grays.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grays and Chingford?

    Get off the train at the Barking stop, which is closest to Chingford in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Grays to Chingford?

    The ride from Grays to Chingford costs £7.35.

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