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

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There are 3 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick by train, car, or bus

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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 Blackfriars to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2h 3m
    £30–69

  2. Drive 61.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Gatwickcar car 61.8 mi
    1h 8m
    £16–22

  3. Train, line 344 bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus 344
    3h 2m
    £34–62

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

Calendar688Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Holiday Inn via West Ham, West Ham station, Blackfriars station, London Blackfriars, Gatwick Airport, and South Terminal Bus Station in around 2h 3m.

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