What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Hertford?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Hertford station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Temp Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Hertford?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Hertford East via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Hertford is 66 miles. The road distance is 48.5 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Hertford bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Hertford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Hertford train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Hertford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Hertford bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Hertford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Hertford train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Hertford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Hertford is 49 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Hertford?

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Southend-on-Sea to Hertford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Hertford Easttrain London Liverpool Street - Hertford East
2h 13m
£31–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus 59
2h 59m
£4–6
Drive 48.2 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Hertfordcar 48.2 mi
58 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Hertfordtaxi 48.2 mi
58 min
£700–900
Train via Hertford North
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Moorgate to Hertford Northtrain Moorgate - Stevenage / ...
2h 16m
£21–47

Southend-on-Sea to Hertford by train

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Distance: 65.1 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Hertford East via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station and Temp Bus Station in around 2h 59m.

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