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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 2m
    £13–26

  2. Drive 37.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Seacar car 37.4 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  3. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus bus 28
    1h 54m
    £11–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 37.4 mi
    51 min
    £170–210

  5. Train via Stratford (London)

    1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 18m
    £20–38

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from ExCeL London to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

c2c operates a train from West Ham to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 45 min.

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