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How to get fromBury St Edmunds to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bury St Edmunds to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain train
    3h 7m
    £46–87

  2. Line 43 bus, line 42 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arc Shopping Centre to Bus Stationbus bus 42 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus bus 42
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    5h
    £12–18

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Chelmsfordtrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 13m
    £33–61

  4. Drive 64.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bury St Edmunds to Southend-on-Seacar car 64.5 mi
    1h 29m
    £16–23

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 50m
    £17–34

Bury St Edmunds to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar113Weekly Trains
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Bury St Edmunds, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Bury St Edmunds to Southend Victoria via Ipswich and Shenfield in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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