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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waltham Cross to Stratford (London)train train Hertford East - Stratford / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 30m
    £23–45

  2. Drive 37.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waltham Abbey to Southend-on-Seacar car 37.2 mi
    45 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus, train via Barking Station

    1. Take the bus from Highbridge Rdbt to Loughton Stationbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Loughton Station to Ilford / Chapel Roadbus bus 167
    3. Take the train from Barking to Southend Centraltrain train
    2h 20m
    £13–77

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham Abbey to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 37.2 mi
    45 min
    £90–110

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Highbridge Rdbt to Loughton Stationbus bus 66
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 59m
    £26–64

  6. Line 15 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Parklands to Temp Bus Stationbus bus 15A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 5m

Waltham Abbey to Southend-on-Sea by train

Calendar158Weekly Trains
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 48.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Waltham Cross to Southend Victoria via Stratford (London) in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parklands to Travel Centre via Temp Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 5m.

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