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

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 58m
    £45–79

  2. Drive  80.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Southend-on-Seacar car 80.6 mi
    1h 30m
    £20–29

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 44m
    £41–74

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 3m
    £51–89

Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 58m.

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