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How to get fromWanstead to Canvey Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Wanstead to Canvey Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Ham to Benfleettrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    54 min
    £12–17

  2. Line 66 bus, line 370 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn to Romford Stationbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Romford Station to Upminster Station Forecourtbus bus 370 / ...
    3. Take the train from Upminster to Benfleettrain train
    1h 40m
    £7–11

  3. Drive  29.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wanstead to Canvey Islandcar car 29.8 mi
    40 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wanstead to Canvey Islandtaxi taxi 29.8 mi
    40 min
    £130–170

  5. Train, line 27 bus

    1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Leigh Beckbus bus 27
    1h 59m
    £17–27

  6. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harold Wood Station to Bus Stationbus bus B1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Jones Cornerbus bus 22
    2h 46m
    £11–19

Wanstead to Canvey Island by subway and train

Calendar708Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.4 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Wanstead, England and Canvey Island, England?

c2c operates a train from West Ham to Benfleet every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanstead Station to Jones Corner via Ilford Station, Ilford, Harold Wood, Harold Wood Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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