The average bus between Kent and Southend-on-Sea takes 5h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 23m. 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.
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 6:25 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Royal Star Arcade and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Kent to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Kent to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Whitegate Road station.
The distance between Kent and Southend-on-Sea is 32.3 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Whitegate Road via Royal Star Arcade, Pudding Lane, Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 10m.