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How to get fromSuffolk to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Chelmsfordtrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    2h
    £27–48

  2. Line 717 bus, line 371 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 26m
    £10–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Colchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain train
    2h 6m
    £39–73

  4. Drive 64.2 mi

    1. Drive from Suffolk to Southend-on-Seacar car 64.2 mi
    1h 26m
    £16–23

Suffolk to Southend-on-Sea by train and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Stowmarket to Southend Victoria via Colchester and Shenfield in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muntons to Travel Centre via Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, Railway Station, Post Office, and Bus Station in around 4h 26m.

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