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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 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the 256 bus from Harold Wood Station (B) station to Hornchurch Town Centre (F) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min.

41min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 256256
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
    Shenfield
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harold Wood
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harold Wood Station (B)
    ID B
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    Hornchurch, St George's Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hornchurch Town Centre (F)
    Ride to bus station
    Hornchurch Town Centre (F)
    ID F
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH 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 43 min.

43min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 370370
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
    Shenfield
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    13 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
    12 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 17.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 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.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford:

  • Chelmsford
  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre
  • Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
Public transport stations close to Hornchurch, London

Hornchurch is located at Hornchurch, London and the nearest public transport station is The Avenue (J).

Tube stations close to Hornchurch:

  • Hornchurch
  • Elm Park
  • Upminster Bridge

Train stations close to Hornchurch:

  • Emerson Park
  • Upminster

Bus stations close to Hornchurch:

  • The Avenue (J)
  • Hornchurch Town Centre
  • Hornchurch Town Centre (G)

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

To get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Chelmsford station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH 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 43 min.

43min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 370370
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
    Shenfield
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    13 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
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 256.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 370.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Chelmsford and Hornchurch in London by train and bus is about 41 min.

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

    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 Hornchurch in London?

    Get off the train at the Shenfield stop, which is closest to Hornchurch in London.

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