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How to get fromWaterloo Station to Southend-on-Seaby subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Southend-on-Sea by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to West Ham stationsubway subway Jubilee
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    1h 9m
    £19–48

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London to Southend-on-Searideshare rideshare 40.7 mi
    1h 33m
    £3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 35m
    £11–23

  4. Subway, train via Stratford station

    1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Stratford stationsubway subway Jubilee
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
    1h 25m
    £27–64

  5. Drive 42.6 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Southend-on-Seacar car 42.6 mi
    1h 5m
    £11–15

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Southend-on-Seataxi taxi 42.6 mi
    1h 5m
    £400–480

Waterloo Station to Southend-on-Sea by subway and train

Calendar701Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a bus from London Eye to Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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