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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea is to line 42 bus and line 170 bus and bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £19.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Travel Centre via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Southend Victoria via Marks Tey and Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

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

The distance between Stanstead and Southend-on-Sea is 67 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Bus Station.

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

Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 43 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 25m.

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

Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Groves Close station.

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

Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 907+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Shenfieldtrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 58m
£29–57
Line 42 bus, line 170 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
4h 16m
£9–14
Line 43 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
3h 25m
£17–31
Drive 53.3 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Southend-on-Seacar 53.3 mi
1h 10m
£13–19

Stanstead to Southend-on-Sea by bus and train

84Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.2 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Southend Victoria via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, and Shenfield in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Travel Centre via Bus Station, Groves Close, Colchester, Chelmsford, and Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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