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

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There are 3 ways to get from East Grinstead to Southend-on-Sea by train, subway, car, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from East Grinstead to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Victoria station to West Ham stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    2h 21m
    £29–44

  2. Drive  57 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Grinstead to Southend-on-Seacar car 57 mi
    1h 17m
    £15–21

  3. Line 400 bus, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Sackville College to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 400 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriarstrain train
    3. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Upminster stationsubway subway
    3h 5m
    £38–43

East Grinstead to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar233Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from East Grinstead to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can take the train to London Victoria, walk to Victoria station, take the subway to West Ham station, walk to West Ham, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can drive from East Grinstead to Southend-on-Sea in around 1h 17m.

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