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How to get fromIreland to Southend-on-Seaby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Southend-on-Sea by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to London City Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    5h 12m
    £87–268

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DUB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 3m
    £52–198

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    11h
    £139–218

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Southend-on-Seacar car
    11h 9m
    £89–388

  5. Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 46m
    £99–355

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 8m
    £84–250

  7. Fly Cork Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 53m
    £63–245

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 5m
    £66–199

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 10m
    £60–220

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train
    6h 40m
    £66–229

  11. Ferry, train via Hereford

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to London Paddingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    15h 48m
    £211–448

Ireland to Southend-on-Sea by tram, foot, ferry, train, and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to West Ham DLR Station, walk to West Ham, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Southend Victoria via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 11h.

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