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

The cheapest way to get from Southend to London is to bus which costs £1 - £60 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend to London is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Southend and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southend Lane / Bellingham and arriving at Horse Guards Parade. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Southend and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lower Sydenham and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Southend to London?

The distance between Southend and London is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend to London without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £9.

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

The train from Lower Sydenham to London Charing Cross takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southend to London bus from?

Southend to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Southend Lane / Bellingham station.

Where do I catch the Southend to London train from?

Southend to London train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lower Sydenham station.

Train or bus from Southend to London?

The best way to get from Southend to London is to train which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £60 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Southend to London bus arrive?

Southend to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.

Where does the Southend to London train arrive?

Southend to London train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Southend to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend to London is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Southend to London.

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

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Where can I stay near London?

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend to London by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lower Sydenham to London Charing Crosstrain Hayes / ...
28 min
£4–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southend Lane / Bellingham to Horse Guards Paradebus N136
52 min
£1–60
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend to Londontaxi 9.3 mi
24 min
£70–90
Drive 9.3 mi
1. Drive from Southend to Londoncar 9.3 mi
24 min
£3–4
Line 54 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Green Man Community Hub to Copers Cope Roadbus 54
2. Take the train from Beckenham Junction to London Victoriatrain Orpington - London Victoria / ...
41 min
£6–11

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Distance: 8.8 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Lower Sydenham to London Charing Cross every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 28 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Southend Lane / Bellingham to Horse Guards Parade hourly. Tickets cost £1–60 and the journey takes 52 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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