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

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Yarmouth to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain train
    3h 31m
    £64–118

  2. Bus via Norwich

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norwich to Chelmsford Victoria Road - Stand 1bus bus Uk007
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    5h 51m
    £13–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Gates to Coach Stationbus bus 727
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    5h 39m
    £26–57

  4. Drive 112.4 mi

    1. Drive from Great Yarmouth to Southend-on-Seacar car 112.4 mi
    2h 14m
    £28–40

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norwich to Chelmsfordtrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 53m
    £51–94

Great Yarmouth to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar156Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Great Yarmouth to Southend Victoria via Norwich, Colchester, and Shenfield in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Gates to Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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