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How to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Chelmsford station to Billericay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 248 bus from Romford Station (Y) station to Hornchurch Town Centre (F) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 248248
Leaves from Chelmsford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Billericay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Billericay
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Romford Station (Y)
    ID Y
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 248248
    Wait for bus
    248
    Cranham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hornchurch Town Centre (F)
    Ride to bus station
    Hornchurch Town Centre (F)
    ID F
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and 370

To get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Chelmsford station to Billericay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 370 bus from Romford Station, Romford station to Hornchurch Town Centre (F) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 370370
Leaves from Chelmsford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Billericay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Billericay
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Romford Station, Romford
    ID W
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 370370
    Wait for bus
    370
    Lakeside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hornchurch Town Centre (F)
    Ride to bus station
    Hornchurch Town Centre (F)
    ID F
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chelmsford to Hornchurch

The distance between Chelmsford, London and Hornchurch, London is approximately 22.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelmsford to Hornchurch 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 Chelmsford

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

Public transport stations close to Hornchurch, London

Hornchurch is located at Hornchurch, London and the nearest public transport station is Hornchurch Town Centre (F).

Tube stations close to Hornchurch:

  • Hornchurch
  • Upminster Bridge
  • Elm Park

Train stations close to Hornchurch:

  • Emerson Park
  • Upminster

Bus stations close to Hornchurch:

  • Hornchurch Town Centre (F)
  • Hornchurch Town Centre, Hornchurch
  • Hornchurch Town Centre (G)

Alternative route by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and 370

To get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Chelmsford station to Billericay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 370 bus from Romford Station, Romford station to Hornchurch Town Centre (F) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 370370
Leaves from Chelmsford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelmsford
  • 2
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Billericay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Billericay
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Romford Station, Romford
    ID W
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 370370
    Wait for bus
    370
    Lakeside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hornchurch Town Centre (F)
    Ride to bus station
    Hornchurch Town Centre (F)
    ID F
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 248.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 370.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Hornchurch in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelmsford to Hornchurch in London?

    The GREATER ANGLIA bus line goes from Bus Replacement: Billericay station near Chelmsford to Billericay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hornchurch Town Centre (F) station near Hornchurch in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelmsford to Hornchurch in London by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chelmsford and Hornchurch in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelmsford to get to Hornchurch in London?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA bus from the Bus Replacement: Billericay stop near Chelmsford in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chelmsford and Hornchurch in London?

    Get off the bus at the Hornchurch Town Centre (F) stop, which is closest to Hornchurch in London.

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