There are 6 ways to get from Chelmsford to Hoo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 55m£30–42Drive 41.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Hoocar 41.3 mi
45 min£11–15Line 351 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cathedral to Brentwood stationbus 351
- Take the bus from Upminster to Chathambus
- Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to The Five Bellsbus 191
3h 26mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Hootaxi 41.3 mi
45 min£270–330Train via Greenwich
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochestertrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 37m£28–48Line 300 bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Cathedral to Bus Stationbus 300
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
4h 13m
Chelmsford to Hoo by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Hoo is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Hoo is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Hoo. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at The Five Bells via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Hoo is 57 miles. The road distance is 41.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Hoo without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £30 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Chelmsford to Hoo, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Hoo bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Hoo is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 351 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 26m.
Chelmsford to Hoo bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Hoo is 42 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Chelmsford to Hoo.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Hoo, Medway, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to The Five Bells via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, Strood, and Post Office in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to The Five Bells via Brentwood station, Brentwood, Harold Wood, Harold Wood Station, Upminster Station, Upminster, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 3h 26m.
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–17
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £14–20
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £12–17
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £11–16
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £17–24
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cathedral to Brentwood station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Cathedral to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Upminster to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to The Five Bells
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 01634 726 412
- info@asdtransport.com
- Website
- asdtransport.com
Bus from Waterfront Bus Station to The Five Bells
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.asdtransport.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £270–330
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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