Rome2Rio

How to get fromChatham to Southend Eastby train, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Southend East

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Chatham to Southend East by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Easttrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness
    1h 39m
    £26–55

  2. Drive 43.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chatham to Southend Eastcar car 43.3 mi
    56 min
    £11–16

  3. Line 700 bus, bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatham station to Bus Stationbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3h 6m

  4. Line 700 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chatham station to Bus Stationbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    3. Take the train from Chafford Hundred to Southend Easttrain train
    3h 10m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chatham to Southend Easttaxi taxi 43.3 mi
    56 min
    £140–170

  6. Train via Greenwich

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Easttrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness
    2h 9m
    £25–51

Chatham to Southend East by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chatham to Southend East.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 61.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Chatham, England and Southend East, England?

You can take a train from Chatham to Southend East via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham station to Southend East via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Basildon in around 3h 6m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers