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How to get fromSt Albans City to Southend-on-Seaby train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St Albans City to Southend-on-Sea by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from St Albans City to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the subway from Farringdon station to West Ham stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    1h 44m
    £26–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Albans City station to Temp Bus Stationbus bus 724
    2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 13m
    £5–7

  3. Drive 53.5 mi

    1. Drive from St Albans City to Southend-on-Seacar car 53.5 mi
    1h 1m
    £13–19

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from St Albans City to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 46m
    £32–65

  5. Train, subway via Romford

    1. Take the train from St Albans City to London Blackfriarstrain train
    2. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Upminster stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Upminster to Southend Centraltrain train
    1h 58m
    £31–91

St Albans City to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar701Weekly Services
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between St Albans City, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from St Albans City station to Travel Centre via Temp Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Albans City to Southend Victoria via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 46m.

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