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How to get fromDerby to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 59m
    £88–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 440 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    6h 11m
    £26–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk004 / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    5h 28m
    £35–77

  4. Drive 159.5 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Southend-on-Seacar car 159.5 mi
    2h 45m
    £39–57

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Barking stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain train
    3h 1m
    £84–152

Derby to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Southend Victoria via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 11m.

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