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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leagrave to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 9m
    £39–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 59m
    £14–22

  3. Bus, train via London

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Stationbus bus 757
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    3h 12m
    £30–43

  4. Drive  66.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dunstable to Southend-on-Seacar car 66.8 mi
    1h 21m
    £17–24

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Quadrant to Luton Station Interchangebus bus Cs1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Luton to London Blackfriarstrain train
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    2h 49m
    £34–46

Dunstable to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar391Weekly Trains
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Leagrave to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Travel Centre via Airport Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 59m.

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