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

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Southend-on-Sea is to line 100 bus and line 28 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Park Tavern via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Purfleet and arriving at Southend Central via Grays. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

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

The distance between Dartford and Southend-on-Sea is 26 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dartford to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £8 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Dartford to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Dartford to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

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

Dartford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, depart from Grays station.

Train or bus from Dartford to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Dartford to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and line 28 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Dartford to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Dartford to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Southend-on-Sea is 30 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Dartford to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Dartford to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 100 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dartford to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grays to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 6m
£8–19
Line 100 bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus 28
2h 20m
£4–6
Drive 29.6 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Southend-on-Seacar 29.6 mi
38 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dartford to Southend-on-Seataxi 29.6 mi
38 min
£70–85

Dartford to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 25.4 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

c2c operates a train from Grays to Southend Central hourly. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Park Tavern via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 20m.

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