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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain train Ipswich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    2h 33m
    £21–39

  2. Line 104 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 12m
    £7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain train
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain train
    2h 38m
    £34–64

  4. Drive 61 mi

    1. Drive from Harwich to Southend-on-Seacar car 61 mi
    1h 8m
    £15–22

Harwich to Southend-on-Sea by train and bus

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Harwich to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 61.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Southend Victoria via Manningtree and Shenfield in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Travel Centre via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 12m.

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