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

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

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  1. Line 132 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eltham High Street / Passey Place to North Greenwich Stationbus bus 132
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 22m
    £15–58

  2. Drive 36.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eltham to Southend-on-Seacar car 36.2 mi
    50 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 132 bus, train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Eltham High Street / Passey Place to North Greenwich Stationbus bus 132
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus bus 28
    2h 14m
    £13–52

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Eltham to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 36.2 mi
    50 min
    £85–110

  5. Line 161 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to North Greenwich Stationbus bus 161
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 14m
    £23–48

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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Eltham to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can take the line 132 bus to North Greenwich Station, walk to North Greenwich station, take the subway to West Ham station, walk to West Ham, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eltham High Street / Passey Place to Park Tavern via North Greenwich Station, North Greenwich station, West Ham station, West Ham, Basildon, and Bus Station in around 2h 14m.

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