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How to get fromChelmsford to Croydonby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to East Croydontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    1h 4m
    £21–33

  2. Drive 40.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Croydoncar car 40.7 mi
    1h 10m
    £10–15

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Hogarth Crescentbus bus 468
    2h 11m
    £16–21

  4. Train, line 75 bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Lewisham DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Hogarth Crescentbus bus 75
    2h 20m
    £17–24

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Croydontaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    1h 10m
    £260–320

Chelmsford to Croydon by train and bus

Calendar650Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to East Croydon via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 4m.

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