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 9:12 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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6h 3m • 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 Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Kent station via Bus Station 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 First Essex, arrive at Dickley Wood station.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Kent is 32.3 km. The road distance is 107 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 45m.