The average bus between Erith and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. There is a bus service every few hours from Erith 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 hourly between Erith and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Erith 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 Erith to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street station and arriving at Park Tavern station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Erith to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street station.
Erith to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Park Tavern station.
The distance between Erith and Southend-on-Sea is 37.8 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Park Tavern via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 16m.