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How to get fromAthens to Southend-on-Seaby plane, train, bus, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Athens to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, bus, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ATH - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 44m
    £152–300

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Timisoara to London Barkingbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain train
    2d 12h
    £117–314

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road Londonbus bus
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2d 1h

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Southend-on-Seacar car
    29h 57m
    £592–804

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ATH - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 27m
    £147–324

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ATH - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 3m
    £119–257

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ATH - STN
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 20m
    £121–269

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ATH - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 30m
    £125–268

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Brightonbus bus
    4. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    5. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    2d 1h

  10. Bus, train via Prague

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    2d 10h
    £190–285

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southend-on-Seacar car
    30h 58m
    £484–743

Athens to Southend-on-Sea by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket£190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,544.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to West Ham DLR Station, walk to West Ham, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Travel Centre via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Bounds Green Road London, Hobart Corner, Bellevue Road, Halliwick Park, Moorgate Station, London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford, and Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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