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The average bus between Southend-on-Sea and Kent takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend-on-Sea to Kent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 16m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 28 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 700 bus, line 101 bus, line 510 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Whitegate Road to Bus Stationbus bus 25 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
  4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
  5. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 101
  6. Take the bus from King Street to Dickley Woodbus bus 510
5h 47m

Southend-on-Sea to Kent bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Southend-on-Sea and Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East12h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East4h 40m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 5m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 40m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East6h 3m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East6h 58m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East6h 8m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 13m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 58m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East17h 41m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East4h 40m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 5m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 40m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East6h 3m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East4h 40m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 5m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 40m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East6h 3m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East4h 40m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 5m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East5h 40m • 5 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UKArriva UKStagecoach South East6h 3m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Kent? 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 Southend-on-Sea to Kent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 66.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Whitegate Road to Dickley Wood via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 47m.

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