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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Gatwick Airportby train, subway, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the subway from West Ham station to Blackfriars stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    1h 45m
    £29–66

  2. Drive 61.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick Airportcar car 61.7 mi
    1h 8m
    £15–22

  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
    2h 43m
    £34–62

Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport by train and subway

Calendar693Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham station, take the subway to Blackfriars station, walk to London Blackfriars, then take the train to Gatwick Airport. Alternatively, you can drive from Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick Airport in around 1h 8m.

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