There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Bluewater by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the bus from Ebbsfleet International station to Bus StationB / ...
1h 28m£27–70Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Bluewater28.6 mi
33 min£7–11Train, line 96 bus
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Station96
2h 19m£15–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Bluewater28.6 mi
33 min£190–230Train
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Stone Crossing
2h 13m£20–35Line 300 bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
3h 49m
Chelmsford to Bluewater by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Bluewater is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Bluewater is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Bluewater station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Bluewater. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Stone Crossing via Stratford DLR Station and Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Bluewater is 48 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Bluewater without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 28m and costs £27 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Chelmsford to Bluewater, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Bluewater bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Bluewater train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Bluewater is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Bluewater, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bluewater via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Woolwich Arsenal, and Stone Crossing in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bluewater via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 49m.
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Stone Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Ebbsfleet International station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–22
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–22
Bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £190–230
Your Cabbie
- Phone
- +44 1245 354 040
- Website
- taxis-in-chelmsford.co.uk
Fareway Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1245 355 555
- Website
- farewaytaxisltd.com
Chelmsford Taxis & Cars
- Phone
- +44 1246 600 155
- Website
- chelmsfordtaxisltd.co.uk
Chelmsford City Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1245 250 250
- Website
- chelmsfordcitytaxis.com
Cab City
- Phone
- +44 1245 30 30 30
- Website
- cab-city.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Bluewater bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Chelmsford to Bluewater train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Bluewater is 29 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Chelmsford to Bluewater.
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