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

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury East 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 Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    2h 39m
    £42–90

  2. Line 28 bus, line 100 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 022
    5h 15m
    £13–28

  3. Drive 70.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury Eastcar car 70.2 mi
    1h 17m
    £17–25

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    3h 22m
    £46–109

  5. Train, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to Chafford Hundredtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 700
    4. Take the train from Rochester to Canterbury Easttrain train
    3h 53m

Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury East by bus and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Canterbury East via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Canterbury West in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Canterbury East via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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