Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Franceby train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

Find Transport to France

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to France by train (Eurostar), car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    4h 18m
    €163–293

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane plane STN - FKB
    7h 21m
    €77–239

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    4h 50m
    €199–234

  4. Fly London Southend Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane SEN - CDG
    4h 8m
    €83–244

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar car
    6h 4m
    €79–161

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    5h 49m
    €131–380

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    5h 43m
    €97–307

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LCY - NCE
    5h 35m
    €136–484

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane STN - NTE
    6h 3m
    €79–221

Southend-on-Sea to France by train and subway

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€163Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to France.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 514.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Cité via West Ham, West Ham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, easyJet flies from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) 5 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers