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

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There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    2h 23m
    £56–111

  2. Drive 85.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Margate to Southend-on-Seacar car 85.7 mi
    1h 35m
    £21–31

  3. Bus, line 100 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Stationbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus bus 28
    5h 4m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 30m
    £63–123

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  • Distance: 118.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Park Tavern via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 4m.

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