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

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

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  1. Train via London Fenchurch Street

    best
    1. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 33m
    £15–23

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road & Frognal Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 22m
    £10–16

  3. Drive  43.4 mi

    1. Drive from Hampstead to Southend-on-Seacar car 43.4 mi
    1h 14m
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hampstead to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 43.4 mi
    1h 14m
    £190–240

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 36m
    £22–38

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  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

c2c operates a train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Finchley Road & Frognal Station to Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station in around 3h 22m.

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