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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 36m
    £29–70

  2. Drive 64.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Seacar car 64.2 mi
    1h 11m
    £16–23

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus bus
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 17m
    £18–33

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Upminster stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Upminster to Southend Centraltrain train
    2h 6m
    £36–105

Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar701Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 36m.

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