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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    2h 1m
    £36–82

  2. Drive 49.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Southend-on-Seacar car 49.1 mi
    59 min
    £12–18

  3. Bus, line 100 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus bus 28
    4h 28m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 49.1 mi
    59 min
    £210–260

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 18m
    £44–97

Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Park Tavern via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 28m.

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