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.
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.





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5h 50m • 5 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea to Kent. However, there are services departing from Whitegate Road station and arriving at Dickley Wood station via Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station and Chequers Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Southend-on-Sea to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Whitegate Road station.
Southend-on-Sea to Kent bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Dickley Wood station.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Kent is 32.3 km. The road distance is 91 km.
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 49m.