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How to get fromCroydon to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Croydon to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 30m
    £17–37

  2. Drive 45.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Croydon to Southend-on-Seacar car 45.6 mi
    1h 9m
    £12–17

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus bus 468
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 37m
    £23–60

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 45.6 mi
    1h 9m
    £240–300

  5. Line 75 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Lewisham Stationbus bus 75
    2. Take the train from Limehouse to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    2h 28m
    £15–30

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 29m
    £13–27

Croydon to Southend-on-Sea by train and foot

Calendar701Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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 £12–26 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Travel Centre via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, London Eye, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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