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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17.

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

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Southend Central via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Croydon and Southend-on-Sea is 47 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Fenchurch Street station.

Where does the Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Croydon to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southend Central station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Southend-on-Sea is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea?

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Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 884+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Croydon to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 35m
£17–28
Drive 45.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Southend-on-Seacar 45.6 mi
1h 9m
£12–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus 468
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
3h 20m
£19–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Southend-on-Seataxi 45.6 mi
1h 9m
£200–240
Line 75 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Lewisham Stationbus 75
2. Take the train from Limehouse to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 30m
£16–25

Croydon to Southend-on-Sea by train and foot

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.7 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 58 min.

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