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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dartford is to line 28 bus and line 100 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dartford is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £11.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Dartford station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Southend Central and arriving at Purfleet via Grays. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Dartford is 26 miles. The road distance is 29.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dartford without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £8 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dartford, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dartford is to train which takes 56 min and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and line 100 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 34m.

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

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

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

Southend-on-Sea to Dartford train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Grays station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Dartford is 30 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Dartford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Dartford?

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Southend-on-Sea to Dartford - 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 Dartford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to Graystrain Southend Central - London Fenchurch Street / ...
56 min
£9–18
Line 28 bus, line 100 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 / ...
2h 34m
£4–6
Drive 29.4 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Dartfordcar 29.4 mi
37 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Dartfordtaxi 29.4 mi
37 min
£70–85

Southend-on-Sea to Dartford by train

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Distance: 25.4 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

c2c operates a train from Southend Central to Grays hourly. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Railway Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 34m.

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