What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £120 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Hornchurch?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Hornchurch. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at Devonshire Road via Harold Wood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Hornchurch?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Hornchurch station. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Hornchurch station via Stratford station and West Ham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Hornchurch?

The distance between Chelmsford and Hornchurch is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Hornchurch without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch without a car is to train and line 256 bus which takes 43 min and costs £9 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch?

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Hornchurch bus from?

Chelmsford to Hornchurch bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Hornchurch train from?

Chelmsford to Hornchurch train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Hornchurch bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Hornchurch bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Brentwood station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Hornchurch train arrive?

Chelmsford to Hornchurch train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Hornchurch?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Hornchurch is 19 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Chelmsford to Hornchurch.

Where can I stay near Hornchurch?

There are 11016+ hotels available in Hornchurch.

Chelmsford to Hornchurch - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 256 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Hornchurch by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train, line 256 bus
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Shenfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Harold Woodtrain
3. Take the bus from Harold Wood Station to Devonshire Roadbus 256
43 min
£10–18
Drive 18.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Hornchurchcar 18.6 mi
24 min
£5–7
Line 351 bus, line 256 bus
1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Brentwood stationbus 351
2. Take the bus from Harold Wood Station to Devonshire Roadbus 256
1h 16m
£6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Hornchurchtaxi 18.6 mi
24 min
£120–150
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from West Ham station to Hornchurch stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
54 min
£21–61

Chelmsford to Hornchurch by train and bus

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Distance: 17.7 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Hornchurch, England?

You can take a bus from Cathedral to Devonshire Road via Brentwood station, Brentwood, Harold Wood, and Harold Wood Station in around 1h 16m.

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