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How to get fromBournemouth to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    3h 6m
    £55–104

  2. Drive  153 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Seacar car 153 mi
    2h 44m
    £38–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    4h 53m
    £46–80

Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar232Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Southend Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h 6m.

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