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How to get fromBurton upon Trent to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Burton upon Trent to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Tamworth

    best
    1. Take the train from Tamworth to London Eustontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 14m
    £64–154

  2. Drive 153.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Burton upon Trent to Southend-on-Seacar car 153.8 mi
    2h 53m
    £38–54

  3. Line 9 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Coach Parkbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    7h 17m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    3h 36m
    £87–158

Burton upon Trent to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Burton upon Trent, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Southend Victoria via Tamworth, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Travel Centre via Coach Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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