What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury is to line 28 bus and line 100 bus and bus which costs £13 - £28 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Southend Central and arriving at Canterbury West via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Canterbury is 98 miles. The road distance is 70.7 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 19m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 2h 19m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and line 100 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £28 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury?

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Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 28 bus

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 19m
£42–90
Line 28 bus, line 100 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 022
5h 8m
£13–28
Drive 70.3 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Canterburycar 70.3 mi
1h 18m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 23m
£49–101

Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 97.5 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Canterbury West via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 8m.

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