What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Southend Central via Green Park station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Central London to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Central London and Southend-on-Sea is 49 miles. The road distance is 50.4 miles.

How do I travel from Central London to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to subway and train via Green Park station which takes 1h 42m and costs £25 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Central London to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Central London to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northfields station.

Where does the Central London to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Central London to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Green Park station.

Can I drive from Central London to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Southend-on-Sea is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Central London to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 913+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Central London to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Central London to Southend-on-Sea by subway, train, or car

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Subway, train via Green Park station
best
1. Take the subway from Northfields station to Green Park stationsubway
2. Take the subway from Green Park station to West Ham stationsubway
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
1h 42m
£25–81
Drive 50.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Central London to Southend-on-Seacar 50.1 mi
1h 29m
£13–18
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Gunnersbury station to West Ham stationsubway District
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 53m
£24–70
Train via Ealing Broadway Station
1. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Stratford (London)train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 7m
£29–56
Train
1. Take the train from Gunnersbury to Stratford (London)train Richmond NLL - Stratford
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 16m
£33–72

Central London to Southend-on-Sea by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 49.1 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Challis Road to Southend Victoria via Ealing Broadway Station, Ealing Broadway, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 7m.

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