What is the cheapest way to get from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Poplar and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR and arriving at Park Tavern via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Poplar and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Poplar and arriving at Southend Central via Limehouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Poplar and Southend-on-Sea is 35 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.

How do I travel from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poplar to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Poplar to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR station.

Where do I catch the Poplar to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Poplar to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, depart from Limehouse station.

Train or bus from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs £9 - £55 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Poplar to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Poplar to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Barking Station.

Where does the Poplar to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Poplar to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southend Central station.

Can I drive from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Poplar to Southend-on-Sea is 38 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Poplar to Southend-on-Sea?

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Poplar to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 28 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Limehouse to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 2m
£14–23
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR to Barking Stationbus N15
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus 28
2h 3m
£10–50
Drive 37.3 mi
1. Drive from Poplar to Southend-on-Seacar 37.3 mi
48 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Poplar to Southend-on-Seataxi 37.3 mi
48 min
£160–200
Train via Stratford (London)
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
1h 14m
£20–31

Poplar to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 34.9 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

c2c operates a train from Limehouse to Southend Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chrisp Street Market / All Saints DLR to Park Tavern via Barking Station, Barking, Basildon, and Bus Station in around 2h 3m.

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