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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain train Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 24m
    £67–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    6h 31m
    £32–75

  3. Drive 153.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Southend-on-Seacar car 153.2 mi
    2h 51m
    £38–54

  4. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    4h 28m
    £72–148

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    5h 21m
    £59–103

Lincoln to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Southend Victoria via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Travel Centre via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 31m.

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