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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 58m
    £32–72

  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 7m
    £11–21

  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 Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 2m
    £37–75

  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
    £33–81

Luton to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar701Weekly Services
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 2m.

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