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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, bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn to Romford Stationbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Harold Wood Station to Bus Stationbus bus B1
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Jones Cornerbus bus 22
    2h 50m
    £7–13

  3. Line 145 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wanstead Station to Hainault Streetbus bus 145
    2. Take the bus from Hainault Street to Barking Stationbus bus 169
    3. Take the train from Barking to Benfleettrain train
    1h 18m
    £10–30

  4. Drive  29.8 mi

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

  5. Taxi

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

  6. 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 56m
    £17–27

Wanstead to Canvey Island by subway and train

Calendar707Weekly 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 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn to Jones Corner via Romford Station, Harold Wood Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 50m.

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