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

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

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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 London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 49m
    £24–40

  2. Drive  62.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick to Southend-on-Seacar car 62.2 mi
    1h 8m
    £16–23

  3. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 7m
    £33–106

Gatwick to Southend-on-Sea by train and foot

Calendar707Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Southend Central via London Bridge and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 49m.

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