What is the cheapest way to get from Southend East to London?

The cheapest way to get from Southend East to London is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend East to London?

The fastest way to get from Southend East to London is to train which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Southend East and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southend East and arriving at London Fenchurch Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Southend East to London?

The distance between Southend East and London is 37 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

How do I travel from Southend East to London without a car?

The best way to get from Southend East to London without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £26.

How long does it take to get from Southend East to London?

The train from Southend East to London Fenchurch Street takes 59 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southend East to London train from?

Southend East to London train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend East station.

Where does the Southend East to London train arrive?

Southend East to London train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

Can I drive from Southend East to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend East to London is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Southend East to London.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend East to London?

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Where can I stay near London?

There are 21940+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Southend East to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southend East and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Southend East to London - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Southend East to London by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend East to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
59 min
£12–26
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Southend-on-Sea to Londonrideshare 40.6 mi
1h 40m
£4
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 12m
£16–29
Drive 43.4 mi
1. Drive from Southend East to Londoncar 43.4 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend East to Londontaxi 43.4 mi
1h 8m
£320–380
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Southend East to Upminstertrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Upminster station to Embankment stationsubway District
1h 25m
£23–75

Southend East to London by train

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Southend East, England and London, England?

c2c operates a train from Southend East to London Fenchurch Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–26 and the journey takes 59 min.

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