What is the cheapest way to get from Grays to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Grays to Southend-on-Sea is to rideshare which costs £5 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grays to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Grays to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Grays and Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stanley Road and arriving at Highfield Gardens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Grays and Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grays and arriving at Southend Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Grays to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Grays and Southend-on-Sea is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.7 miles.

How do I travel from Grays to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Grays to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Grays to Southend-on-Sea?

The train from Grays to Southend Central takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Grays to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Grays to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by NIBSbuses, depart from Stanley Road station.

Where do I catch the Grays to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Grays to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, depart from Grays station.

Train or bus from Grays to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Grays to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Grays to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Grays to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by NIBSbuses, arrive at Highfield Gardens station.

Where does the Grays to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Grays to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southend Central station.

Can I drive from Grays to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Grays to Southend-on-Sea is 23 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Grays to Southend-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Grays to Southend-on-Sea?

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Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 911+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Can I share a ride from Grays to Southend-on-Sea?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grays and Southend-on-Sea. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Grays to Southend-on-Sea - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Grays to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grays to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
37 min
£7–16
Line 100 bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stanley Road to Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus 28
1h 57m
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stanley Road to Highfield Gardensbus 51
1h 16m
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Chafford Hundred to Southend-on-Searideshare 21.2 mi
46 min
£5
Drive 22.6 mi
1. Drive from Grays to Southend-on-Seacar 22.6 mi
31 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grays to Southend-on-Seataxi 22.6 mi
31 min
£55–70

Grays to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 21.6 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

c2c operates a train from Grays to Southend Central hourly. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, NIBSbuses operates a bus from Stanley Road to Highfield Gardens twice a week, and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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