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

The cheapest way to get from Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea is to line 200 bus and line 28 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £8.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calcutta Road and arriving at Highfield Gardens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tilbury Town and arriving at Southend Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

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

The distance between Tilbury and Southend-on-Sea is 20 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £15.

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

The train from Tilbury Town to Southend Central takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by NIBSbuses, depart from Calcutta Road station.

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

Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, depart from Tilbury Town station.

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

The best way to get from Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus, which costs and takes 1h 4m.

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

Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by NIBSbuses, arrive at Highfield Gardens station.

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

Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Southend Central station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea is 22 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea.

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

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Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea - 5 ways to travel via train, line 51 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tilbury Town to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
34 min
£6–15
Line 200 bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calcutta Road to Bus Stationbus 200
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Tavernbus 28
1h 57m
£4–6
Line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from Calcutta Road to Highfield Gardensbus 51
1h 4m
Drive 22 mi
1. Drive from Tilbury to Southend-on-Seacar 22 mi
29 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tilbury to Southend-on-Seataxi 22 mi
29 min
£50–65

Tilbury to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

c2c operates a train from Tilbury Town to Southend Central hourly. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, NIBSbuses operates a bus from Calcutta Road to Highfield Gardens twice a week, and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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