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

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

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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
    £34–55

  2. Drive  49.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Southend-on-Seacar car 49.1 mi
    59 min
    £13–18

  3. Taxi

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

  4. 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 17m
    £41–66

  5. Line 101 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Brenchley Gardens to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 101
    2. Take the taxi from Waterfront Bus Station to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi
    1h 20m
    £182–223

Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Maidstone to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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.

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