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

The cheapest way to get from Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea is to line 42 bus and line 170 bus and bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Sudbury station to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Travel Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Sudbury 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 1h 58m.

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

The distance between Sudbury and Southend-on-Sea is 59 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

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

Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

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

Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Sudbury (Suffolk) station.

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

The best way to get from Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £29 and takes 2h 10m.

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

Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Travel Centre station.

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

Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Marks Tey station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain
1h 58m
£28–53
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
2h 57m
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
2h 10m
£16–28
Drive 47.2 mi
1. Drive from Sudbury to Southend-on-Seacar 47.2 mi
1h 1m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sudbury to Southend-on-Seataxi 47.2 mi
1h 1m
£110–140

Sudbury to Southend-on-Sea by train

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.1 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Southend Victoria via Marks Tey and Shenfield in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, First Essex operates a bus from Bus Station to Travel Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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