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

By bus and train

To get from Colchester to Hornchurch in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester 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 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 256256
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 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, GREATER ANGLIA and 248

To get from Colchester to Hornchurch in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Shenfield 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 8 min.

68min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 248248
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    8 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
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Public transport directions from Colchester to Hornchurch

The distance between Colchester, London and Hornchurch, London is approximately 39.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester 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 Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, London and the nearest public transport station is Colchester Railway Station, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester
  • Railway Station Layby, Colchester

Public transport stations close to Hornchurch, London

Hornchurch is located at Hornchurch, London and the nearest public transport station is Billet Lane (A).

Tube stations close to Hornchurch:

  • Elm Park
  • Upminster Bridge
  • Hornchurch

Train stations close to Hornchurch:

  • Upminster
  • Emerson Park

Bus stations close to Hornchurch:

  • Billet Lane (A)
  • Billet Lane (B)
  • Devonshire Road (K)

Alternative route by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and 248

To get from Colchester to Hornchurch in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Shenfield 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 8 min.

68min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 248248
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Romford
    8 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 256.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 248.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Colchester 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 Colchester to Hornchurch in London by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Colchester and Hornchurch in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Colchester and Hornchurch in London?

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

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