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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Kent is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Kent is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £20.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea to Kent. However, there are services departing from Whitegate Road and arriving at Dickley Wood via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Kent. However, there are services departing from Southend Central and arriving at Lenham via West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Kent is 94 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 16m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Kent, including transfers.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Whitegate Road station.

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

Southend-on-Sea to Kent train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 16m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 25 bus and line 100 bus and bus and line 700 bus and line 101 bus and line 510 bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.

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

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

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

Southend-on-Sea to Kent train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Kent is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Kent.

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

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Southend-on-Sea to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 25 bus

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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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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 16m
£43–92
Drive 56.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Kentcar 56.3 mi
1h 5m
£14–20
Line 25 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 700 bus, line 101 bus, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from Whitegate Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 700
5. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 101
6. Take the bus from King Street to Dickley Woodbus 510
6h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 3m
£43–97

Southend-on-Sea to Kent by train

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Southend Central to Lenham via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 16m. 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 6h 12m.

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