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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hastings by train, taxi, 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 Hastingstrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
    3h 6m
    £42–90

  2. Drive 79.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Hastingscar car 79.8 mi
    1h 36m
    £20–28

  3. Taxi, line 5 bus, line 349 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Waterfront Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Eight Bellsbus bus 5
    3. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to White Rock Gardensbus bus 349
    4h 30m
    £142–169

  4. Train, line 344 bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus 344
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Hastingstrain train
    4h 48m
    £62–118

Southend-on-Sea to Hastings by train and foot

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Hastings via London Fenchurch Street and London Bridge in around 3h 6m.

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