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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hayes (Kent) to Lewishamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lewisham DLR Station to Limehouse DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    3. Take the train from Limehouse to Southend Centraltrain train
    1h 48m
    £18–30

  2. Drive  42.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hayes to Southend-on-Seacar car 42.8 mi
    55 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bromley Common / The Crown to Cannon Street Station / Bank Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 3m
    £18–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hayes to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 42.8 mi
    55 min
    £180–230

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Hayes to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Southend Central via Lewisham, Lewisham DLR Station, and Limehouse in around 1h 48m.

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