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

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to The Shard is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to The Shard is to drive which takes 1h and costs £9 - £15.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Great Tower Street via Barking Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southend Central and arriving at London Fenchurch Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to The Shard?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and The Shard is 37 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to The Shard without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £26.

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

The train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Street takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to The Shard?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to The Shard is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £26. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £65 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to The Shard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to The Shard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to The Shard is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Southend-on-Sea to The Shard.

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

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 21983+ hotels available in The Shard.

Southend-on-Sea to The Shard - 5 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
1h 13m
£12–26
Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barking Station to Great Tower Streetbus N15
2h 45m
£8–65
Drive 40.8 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to The Shardcar 40.8 mi
1h
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to The Shardtaxi 40.8 mi
1h
£380–460
Train via London Liverpool Street
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
1h 15m
£22–38

Southend-on-Sea to The Shard by train and foot

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and The Shard, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to The Shard via Bus Station, Basildon, Barking, Barking Station, and Great Tower Street in around 2h 45m.

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