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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Axminster to London WaterlootrainExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentraltrainLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    3h 54m
    £36–121

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Stationbus96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus StationbusSf2
    7h 1m

  3. Drive 186.7 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Southend-on-Seacar186.7 mi
    4h 3m
    £47–67

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)planeEXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
    7h 28m
    £197–493

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeEXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
    4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Centraltrain
    6h 48m
    £130–324

Axminster to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Axminster, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Southend Central via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Southend Central via Boden Street, Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station, Hammersmith, Upminster station, and Upminster in around 7h 1m.

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