There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
4h 7m£67–166Drive 145.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN)car 145.6 mi
3h 12m£36–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the bus from Library to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus Sf3
- Take the train from West Ham to Leigh-on-Seatrain
7h 16mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shaftesbury to Southend-SEN145.6 mi
3h 12m
Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN) by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN) is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN) is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN). However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Southend Airport via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Southend Airport (SEN) is 154 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN) without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN), including transfers.
Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN) is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Shaftesbury to Southend Airport (SEN).
There are 903+ hotels available in Southend Airport (SEN).
What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Southend Airport (SEN), England?
You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Southend Airport via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 744 4422
- [email protected]
- Website
- c2c
Train from West Ham to Leigh-on-Sea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- c2c
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from The Town Hall to New Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- [email protected]
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
Bus from Library to Hammersmith Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shaftesbury to Southend-SEN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shaftesbury and Southend Airport (SEN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.