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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Dorsetby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Dorset by train 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 Moreton (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    4h 23m
    £82–187

  2. Drive 168.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Dorsetcar car 168.1 mi
    3h 3m
    £41–59

  3. Train via Poole

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    6h 6m
    £74–181

Southend-on-Sea to Dorset by train, subway, and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Dorset via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 23m.

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