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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to London is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to London is to train which takes 56 min and costs £12 - £35.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southend Central and arriving at London Fenchurch Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

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

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and London is 36 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to London without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £12 - £35.

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

The train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

Southend-on-Sea to London train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to London is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to London.

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

Book your Southend-on-Sea to London train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21978+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Southend-on-Sea to London?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southend-on-Sea and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Southend-on-Sea to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to London by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
56 min
£12–35
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Southend-on-Sea to Londonrideshare 40.6 mi
1h 18m
£4
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 48m
£16–29
Drive 42.5 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Londoncar 42.5 mi
1h 6m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Londontaxi 42.5 mi
1h 6m
£310–380

Southend-on-Sea to London by train

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Distance: 35.6 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

c2c operates a train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–26 and the journey takes 56 min. Greater Anglia also services this route every 30 minutes.

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