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

The cheapest way to get from Hertford to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hertford to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £11 - £17.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Hertford station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Travel Centre via Temp Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hertford East and arriving at Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

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

The distance between Hertford and Southend-on-Sea is 66 miles. The road distance is 48.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hertford to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Hertford to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Hertford to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Temp Bus Station.

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

Hertford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Hertford East station.

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

The best way to get from Hertford to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 3h 1m.

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

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

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

Hertford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Hertford to Southend-on-Sea is 48 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Hertford to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Hertford to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hertford East to London Liverpool Streettrain Hertford East - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 3m
£32–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
3h 1m
£5–7
Drive 48.1 mi
1. Drive from Hertford to Southend-on-Seacar 48.1 mi
58 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hertford to Southend-on-Seataxi 48.1 mi
58 min
£700–900
Train via Hertford North
1. Take the train from Hertford North to Moorgatetrain Stevenage - Moorgate / ...
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 9m
£22–47

Hertford to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 65.1 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Hertford East to Southend Victoria via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre via Temp Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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