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How to get fromLuton to Southend-on-Seaby train, subway, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the subway from Farringdon station to West Ham stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    1h 57m
    £31–38

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Temp Bus Stationbus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 1m
    £9–14

  3. Drive  66.4 mi

    1. Drive from Luton to Southend-on-Seacar car 66.4 mi
    1h 15m
    £17–24

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 59m
    £37–53

  5. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Stationbus bus 757
    2. Take the subway from Finchley Road station to West Ham stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    2h 34m
    £29–39

Luton to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar706Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Travel Centre via Temp Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 59m.

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