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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 31m
    £26–53

  2. Drive 41.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Southend-on-Seacar car 41.1 mi
    50 min
    £10–15

  3. Line 700 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Community Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    3. Take the train from Chafford Hundred to Southend Centraltrain train
    2h 45m

  4. 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
    3h 36m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 41.1 mi
    50 min
    £130–160

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Greenhithe for Bluewatertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    3. Take the train from Chafford Hundred to Southend Centraltrain train
    2h 30m

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  • Distance: 59.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Park Tavern via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 36m.

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