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

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There are 8 ways to get from Taunton to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    3h 17m
    £88–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    7h 11m
    £41–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kings Arms to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus bus Sf1
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    5h

  4. Drive 185.5 mi

    1. Drive from Taunton to Southend-on-Seacar car 185.5 mi
    4h 4m
    £46–66

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 26m
    £225–507

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    6h 39m
    £249–505

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Southend Airport

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane BRS - SEN
    5h 54m
    £58–233

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain train
    7h 15m
    £126–252

Taunton to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar192Weekly Trains
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Southend Victoria via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Travel Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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