The average bus between Croydon and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 56m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Croydon and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Croydon to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from London Eye station.
Croydon to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Travel Centre station.
Book your Croydon to Southend-on-Sea bus tickets online with Abellio London, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Southend-on-Sea is 59 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Travel Centre via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, London Eye, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 26m.