What is the cheapest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Bishop's Stortford and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from The Causeway and arriving at Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bishop's Stortford and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Bishops Stortford and arriving at Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Bishop's Stortford and Southend-on-Sea is 72 miles. The road distance is 39.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Bishops Stortford station.

Train or bus from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea is 39 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea.

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Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bishops Stortford to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
1h 50m
£33–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
2h 16m
£6–9
Drive 39.2 mi
1. Drive from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Seacar 39.2 mi
54 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Seataxi 39.2 mi
54 min
£90–110

Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Bishop's Stortford, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Bishops Stortford to Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Causeway to Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station in around 2h 16m.

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