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

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

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  1. Line 343 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus bus 343
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 25m
    £14–38

  2. Drive 42 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London Underground to Southend-on-Seacar car 42 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–15

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    2h 14m
    £18–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London Underground to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 42 mi
    1h 3m
    £390–470

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 34m
    £22–57

London Underground to Southend-on-Sea by foot, bus, and train

Calendar614Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 38 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from London Underground to Southend-on-Sea. However, you can walk to Elephant & Castle Station, take the line 343 bus to Tower Gateway Station DLR, walk to London Fenchurch Street, then take the train to Southend Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from London Underground to Travel Centre via Elephant & Castle Station, Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford, and Bus Station in around 2h 14m.

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