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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 25m
    £24–47

  2. Drive 43.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paddington to Southend-on-Seacar car 43.6 mi
    1h 15m
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 51m
    £12–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paddington to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 43.6 mi
    1h 15m
    £320–390

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Paddington to West Ham stationsubway subway Hammersmith & City
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 28m
    £18–51

Paddington to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar391Weekly Trains
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Southend Victoria via Stratford (London) in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station in around 3h 51m.

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