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

From Chelmsford to East Finchley by bus and train

To get from Chelmsford to East Finchley in Finchley, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the 263 bus from Highbury & Islington Station (A) station to East Finchley Station (F) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - OVERGROUND
Bus - 263263
Walk to East Finchley
Leaves from Chelmsford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Richmond (London)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highbury & Islington
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highbury & Islington Station (A)
    ID A
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 263263
    Wait for bus
    263
    Barnet Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Finchley Station (F)
    ID F
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Finchley
    Walk to
    East Finchley
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelmsford to East Finchley by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, 153 and 263

To get from Chelmsford to East Finchley in Finchley, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 153 bus and finally take the 263 bus from Holloway / Nags Head (L) station to East Finchley Station (F) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 153153
Bus - 263263
Walk to East Finchley
Leaves from Chelmsford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (C)
    ID C
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 153153
    Wait for bus
    153
    Finsbury Park Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holloway / Nags Head (L)
    ID L
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 263263
    Wait for bus
    263
    Barnet Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Finchley Station (F)
    ID F
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Finchley
    Walk to
    East Finchley
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chelmsford to East Finchley
The distance between Chelmsford, Finchley and East Finchley, Finchley is approximately 34.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelmsford to East Finchley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Finchley – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Chelmsford

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

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford
  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
Public transport stations close to East Finchley, Finchley

East Finchley is located at East Finchley, Finchley and the nearest public transport station is Fortis Green (M).

Tube stations close to East Finchley:

  • East Finchley
  • Highgate
  • Finchley Central

Bus stations close to East Finchley:

  • Fortis Green (M)
  • Fairlawn Avenue (K)
  • Fairlawn Avenue (J)

Alternative route from Chelmsford to East Finchley by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, 153 and 263

To get from Chelmsford to East Finchley in Finchley, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 153 bus and finally take the 263 bus from Holloway / Nags Head (L) station to East Finchley Station (F) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 153153
Bus - 263263
Walk to East Finchley
Leaves from Chelmsford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (C)
    ID C
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 153153
    Wait for bus
    153
    Finsbury Park Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holloway / Nags Head (L)
    ID L
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 263263
    Wait for bus
    263
    Barnet Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Finchley Station (F)
    ID F
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Finchley
    Walk to
    East Finchley
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to East Finchley?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line 263.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelmsford to East Finchley?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 153, Bus line 263.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chelmsford to East Finchley?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Chelmsford in London to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Stratford station near East Finchley in Finchley.

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

    The total travel time between Chelmsford in London and East Finchley in Finchley by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the London Liverpool Street station near Chelmsford in London.

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

    Get off the train at the Stratford stop, which is closest to East Finchley in Finchley.

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