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

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There are 6 ways to get from Swanley to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swanley to London Bridgetrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 37m
    £19–40

  2. Drive 33.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanley to Southend-on-Seacar car 33.8 mi
    42 min
    £9–12

  3. Line 233 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Eltham Bus Stationbus bus 233
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2h 21m
    £23–118

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swanley to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 33.8 mi
    42 min
    £80–100

  5. Train via West Ham station

    1. Take the train from Swanley to London Blackfriarstrain train Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    2h 1m
    £24–58

  6. Bus, line 100 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus bus 28
    3h 37m

Swanley to Southend-on-Sea by train and foot

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Swanley to Southend Central via London Bridge and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Park Tavern via Home Gardens, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 37m.

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