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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Romford to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    43 min
    £14–26

  2. Bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harold Wood Station to Bus Stationbus bus B1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus bus 28
    1h 48m
    £4–6

  3. Drive 25.4 mi

    1. Drive from Romford to Southend-on-Seacar car 25.4 mi
    35 min
    £7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Romford to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 25.4 mi
    35 min
    £60–75

  5. Line 370 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Upminster Station Forecourtbus bus 370 / ...
    2. Take the train from Upminster to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 1m
    £9–18

Romford to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.9 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Romford to Southend Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harold Wood Station to Park Tavern via Bus Station in around 1h 48m.

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