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

The cheapest way to get from Harlow to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harlow to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £14.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Harlow to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Burnt Mill School and arriving at Travel Centre via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Harlow Town and arriving at Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

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

The distance between Harlow and Southend-on-Sea is 64 miles. The road distance is 38.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harlow to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Harlow to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Harlow to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Burnt Mill School station.

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

Harlow to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Harlow Town station.

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

The best way to get from Harlow to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 1m.

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

Harlow to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

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

Harlow to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Harlow to Southend-on-Sea is 39 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Harlow to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Harlow to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Harlow to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Harlow Town to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
1h 44m
£30–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Burnt Mill School to Bus Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
2h 1m
£4–6
Drive 38.4 mi
1. Drive from Harlow to Southend-on-Seacar 38.4 mi
46 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlow to Southend-on-Seataxi 38.4 mi
46 min
£90–110

Harlow to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 63.7 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Harlow Town to Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnt Mill School to Travel Centre via Bus Station in around 2h 1m.

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