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

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Erith by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 West Ham DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    1h 30m
    £15–26
  2. Drive  31.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Erithcar car 31.7 mi
    41 min
    £8–12
  3. Line 28 bus, line 99 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Tavern to Bus Stationbus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from Thomas Street to Walnut Tree Roadbus bus 99
    2h 49m
    £9–45
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Erithtaxi taxi 31.7 mi
    41 min
    £140–170
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    3. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Winifred Road / The Shipbus bus 180
    2h
    £21–70

Southend-on-Sea to Erith by train

Calendar400Weekly Trains
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Erith, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Erith via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, and Woolwich Arsenal in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Tavern to Walnut Tree Road via Bus Station, Basildon, Barking, Barking Station, North Woolwich Free Ferry, and Thomas Street in around 2h 49m.

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