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

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

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    2h 26m
    £50–91

  2. Drive  56.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Kentcar car 56.3 mi
    1h 5m
    £14–21

  3. Line 28 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 700 bus, line 101 bus, line 510 bus

    1. Take the bus from Whitegate Road to Bus Stationbus bus 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
    5. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 101
    6. Take the bus from King Street to Dickley Woodbus bus 510
    5h 46m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 2m
    £40–67

Southend-on-Sea to Kent by train

Calendar189Weekly Trains
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Lenham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitegate Road to Dickley Wood via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 46m.

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