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How to get fromCroydon to Chelmsfordby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    1h 6m
    £22–50

  2. Drive  43.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Croydon to Chelmsfordcar car 43.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus bus 468
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    2h 5m
    £16–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Chelmsfordtaxi taxi 43.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £280–340

  5. Train, line 351 bus

    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Brentwoodtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Chelmsford stationbus bus 351
    2h 9m
    £22–43

Croydon to Chelmsford by train and subway

Calendar533Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Croydon to Chelmsford. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Chelmsford. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Chelmsford via Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 5m.

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