The average bus between Harwich International Port and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich International Port 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 Harwich International Port and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich International Port is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harwich International Port 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 Harwich International Port to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Harwich International Port station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Harwich International Port to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Dovercourt Hospital station.
Harwich International Port to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Travel Centre station.
The distance between Harwich International Port and Southend-on-Sea is 58.9 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a bus from Dovercourt Hospital to Travel Centre via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 6m.