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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Bournemouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    3h 26m
    £51–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    6h 34m
    £26–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus bus Uk061
    6h 7m
    £36–53

  4. Drive  152.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouthcar car 152.1 mi
    2h 43m
    £38–55

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Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Bournemouth via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 34m.

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