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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    1h 46m
    £25–40

  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 43m
    £33–49

  4. Train, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Redhilltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Povey Cross Road Eastbus bus 100
    2h 44m
    £29–39

Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick by train and foot

Calendar708Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Gatwick Airport via London Fenchurch Street and London Bridge in around 1h 46m.

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