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How to get fromDublin to Southend-on-Seaby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    4h 49m
    £84–260

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    5h 37m
    £49–219

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    9h 48m
    £133–211

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Southend-on-Seacar car
    10h 58m
    £88–377

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 50m
    £75–232

  6. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 47m
    £57–226

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 45m
    £67–230

  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 18m
    £63–216

  9. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    15h 11m
    £191–402

Dublin to Southend-on-Sea by ferry, train, subway, and foot

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to West Ham DLR Station, walk to West Ham, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Southend Victoria via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 48m.

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