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Kent to Southend-on-Sea buses

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The average bus between Kent and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kent 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.

5h 43m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 100 bus, line 28 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Whitegate Roadbus bus 25 / ...
5h 11m

Kent to Southend-on-Sea bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Kent and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at King Street and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 7m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 1m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 55m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 44m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 20m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 44m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 23m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 6m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 7m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 1m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 55m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 44m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 7m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 1m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 55m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 44m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 7m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 1m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 55m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 44m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 7m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 1m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 55m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastArriva UKArriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 44m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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.

Map of how to get from Kent to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Whitegate Road via King Street, Chequers Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 11m.

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